NEW DELHI: Former India veteran cricketer Surinder Khanna applauded India’s massive 336-run victory over England in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar series, levelling the five-game duel.
After defeats against New Zealand and Australia saw India fall out of the contention for the World Test Championship 2025 final contention, a lot of eyeballs are on Gautam Gambhir’s tenure.
“In Gambhir’s tenure we have lost against New Zealand, Australia and the first Test as well, so he has got a lifeline here. Credit goes to Shubman Gill and the team. The confidence will be high from hereon. Cricket is a game of glorious uncertainties. If we play to our potential, the results will come. Bumrah will hopefully be back, which will definitely be helpful, ” Khanna told IANS.
Skipper Shubman Gill put on an unprecedented show to score 430 runs across the two innings, the most by an Indian in a Test match, to set up the famous victory.
The former wicket-keeper batter was full of praise for the newly appointed captain who won his first Test as skipper.
“Captain leading from the front, the first captain to score a double century and a ton in the same innings , six wickets each by Siraj and Akash Deep. I congratulate the side for their victory. I remember Gill said after the first Test he acknowledged that he needed to play longer innings, which was practical. He is young, give him time, ” he added.
In the end, Khanna also advised the team to keep their heads down and maintain composure as cricket is a great humbler.
“Right now the weather conditions are helping India, you never know when bowling conditions can change and difficulties can arise. Our team has T-20 players, with their aggressive approach. Cricket is a great humbler, but today belongs to India, ” he concluded.