Rishabh Pant hit fours in Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium to give Team India a historic win. Historical because the Indian team won this match in just two and a half days. Only 35 overs could be bowled on the first day of this Test, then not a single over could be bowled on the second and third days. However, Team India destroyed Bangladesh in the last two days. This victory of the Indian team put a smile on the face of every player and fan, but most of all this victory was very special for Gautam Gambhir. Because with this victory, his 20-year-old wound was also healed. Let us tell you what the matter is finally?
Gautam Gambhir’s 20-year-old ‘wound’ healed
Gautam Gambhir won his first Test series as head coach as Team India hoisted the victory flag in Kanpur. However, Gautam Gambhir had a very poor Test series as a player. Gambhir made his Test debut in 2004 against Australia. In that series between India and Australia, Team India had to face a 1-2 defeat at its own home. However, Gambhir got a chance to play only one match in that series. He played in the Brabourne Test which Team India won but Gambhir could only score 4 runs in the two innings of that match. But his Test debut as head coach has been amazing and he has won a clean sweep in the very first series.
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A memorable Test victory🙌#TeamIndia Won the series by winning the 2nd test by 7 wickets 👏👏
Scorecard – https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#INDvBAN , @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/kxvsWxlNVw
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2024
Rohit Sharma also saluted Gautam Gambhir after the victory. Rohit said that he has played a lot of cricket with Gautam Gambhir. His mindset is that he lets players play freely. It’s still early days but the start is amazing.
A ‘serious’ challenge lies ahead
The Indian team has now become stronger in the points table of the World Test Championship. It is at number 1. But Gautam Gambhir’s real test will begin now. Team India now has to play 8 Test matches before the final of the World Test Championship. These Test matches also belong to the teams that won the World Test Championship. Team India now has to play a three-match Test series against New Zealand and after that Team India will tour Australia for a five-match Test series.
