IND vs ENG 5th Test: Sunil Gavaskar surprises Shubman Gill with a thoughtful gift and a promise – Watch the wholesome moment | Cricket News

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 01: India captain Shubman Gill seems to be on throughout day two of the Fifth Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill obtained a particular shirt and cap from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar after falling simply 20 runs in need of breaking Gavaskar’s document of 774 runs in a Test collection. During the fifth Test match in London, Gill concluded the collection with 754 runs earlier than being dismissed by Gus Atkinson’s supply for 11 runs off 9 balls.After the third day’s play, Gavaskar met with Gill to current his presents and encourage the younger batsman to intention for the document in future collection.“I have got a gift for you in anticipation of you going past (me). At least you got something to aim for in the next series. It is just a little gift. It is a shirt with SG initials, someone made it for me, I am giving this to you, but I don’t know if it will fit you. This is a cap which I give to very few people with my signature. All the best,” Gavaskar mentioned in a video posted on Sony Sports’ Instagram.The match noticed a powerful tactical show by Gill and Mohammed Siraj in the closing moments of the day. The Indian crew executed a intelligent technique by organising the area for a bouncer however as a substitute delivered a yorker that dismissed England’s Zak Crawley.

Gavaskar expressed his admiration for the tactical play and made a promise relating to the subsequent day’s play.“That last over was fantastic. Sending a fielder over there, but then bowling the yorker. Tomorrow I am going to wear my lucky jacket, which I wore in Australia, the white one during the Gabba Test, on the last day,” Gavaskar acknowledged.

The match state of affairs stays tense with England pursuing a goal of 374 runs. The opening partnership between Crawley and Ben Duckett managed to attain 50 runs earlier than Crawley’s dismissal at 14 runs from 36 balls.With two days remaining in the match, India wants eight extra wickets whereas England requires 324 runs for victory.The recreation continues to be carefully contested as each groups vie for a essential win on this Test collection.