India’s dramatic six-run win against England in the final Test at The Oval triggered wild scenes inside the dressing room. The thrilling victory helped India level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2, and emotions ran high as players and support staff soaked in the moment. The highlight? Head coach Gautam Gambhir jumping into the arms of bowling coach Morne Morkel, who lifted him like a baby, followed by Gambhir screaming joyfully in his ear.
India started Day 5 with England needing just 35 runs and four wickets in hand. Mohammed Siraj brought the game alive by dismissing Jamie Smith and Jamie Overton early. Prasidh Krishna followed up with a deadly yorker to remove Josh Tongue, leaving England nine wickets down. Chris Woakes, despite a dislocated shoulder, walked in, but it was Siraj who sealed the win by bowling Gus Atkinson, sparking explosive celebrations.
Emotions Overflow in the Indian Dressing Room
Inside the dressing room, the tension and euphoria were off the charts. Coaches, players, and support staff went through every emotion—from anxious silence to uncontrollable cheers. Gautam Gambhir‘s emotional outburst, captured in a video by BCCI, became the visual symbol of India’s fighting spirit. The image of him leaping into Morkel’s arms and yelling with joy showed how much the series meant.
From Ryan ten Doeschate jumping in joy to physio Adrian Le Roux pacing with nerves, everyone was on edge until the final wicket fell. The 6-run victory, India’s narrowest in Test history, may have ended in a series draw, but it felt as good as a win.
India now looks ahead with pride, having staged one of the most memorable comebacks in recent Test cricket history.
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