365telugu.com online news,August,9th,2025:India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill boldly ignored the ICC match referee’s warning about a possible World Test Championship (WTC) points deduction for a slow over rate during the final Test against England at The Oval.
Although the team was six overs behind the required pace, their focus remained firmly on winning the match rather than strictly following over-rate rules. Gambhir stated, “I don’t care about the over rate. If we lose four points, so be it. We are playing to win,” highlighting the team’s aggressive mindset.
On the decisive final day, India needed just four wickets for victory while England required 35 runs. Fast bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj delivered relentless bowling performances, taking key wickets that helped India clinch a thrilling six-run win. This victory leveled the series at 2-2 and earned India 28 important WTC points, boosting them to third place in the championship standings.
Despite the warning over their slow over rate, India’s determination to win the match reflected their aggressive and competitive spirit, with Gambhir’s guidance and Gill’s leadership playing crucial roles in the team’s remarkable success.