After India’s nail-biting six-run win in the final Test at The Oval, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was seen celebrating in a heartwarming and patriotic fashion. The former India opener broke into song and dance to the classic “Mere Desh Ki Dharti,” surrounded by an enthusiastic broadcast team including Cheteshwar Pujara.
The joyful moment quickly went viral, reflecting Gavaskar’s undying passion for the nation and his deep emotional connection to Indian cricket victories. The win not only allowed India to level the five-Test series 2-2 but also ensured they retained the prestigious Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
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The match, which seemed all but lost for India at the start of Day 5, turned into a memorable comeback thanks to a spirited bowling display. England resumed needing just 35 runs with four wickets in hand. However, Mohammed Siraj produced a fiery spell, finishing with 5/104, while Prasidh Krishna provided excellent support with figures of 4/126.
Sunil Gavaskar sang it for all of us 🎶🇮🇳
Nothing lights up the little master like a #TeamIndia victory 😄 #SonySportsNetwork #ENGvIND #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings pic.twitter.com/KrNQXygjx8
— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) August 4, 2025
The duo turned the game on its head, bowling England out and sealing India’s narrowest-ever Test win by runs. Mohammed Siraj’s match figures of 9/190 earned him the Player of the Match award. He also finished the series as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets in nine innings.
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Shubman Gill, who led the side admirably and amassed 754 runs in 10 innings, was named Player of the Series alongside England’s Harry Brook. India’s victories came at Edgbaston and The Oval, while they earned a heroic draw in Manchester. Losses at Lord’s and Headingley completed a tightly contested and memorable series.
