India finished a tough Test series on a high note, managing to secure a 2-2 draw after a hard-fought win at the Oval. This result is particularly uplifting for the team, especially after facing consecutive series defeats, and it highlights the potential of several young players under new leadership.

After the victory at the Oval, head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke to the team in the dressing room, sharing encouraging words and highlighting areas for improvement. He stressed that by focusing on these aspects, India could establish a stronghold in Test cricket for years to come. The BCCI later shared footage of Gambhir's inspiring speech, which quickly gained traction online.

𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗧𝗦 | 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
What happened in the #TeamIndia dressing room right after a memorable win at Kennington Oval 😊 🤔Watch 🎥 🔽 #ENGvIND

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 5, 2025

Gambhir expressed, "The way this series has concluded at 2-2 is an exceptional outcome. Congratulations to everyone." He further emphasized, "People will come and go, but the culture of this dressing room should always remain strong. We want to foster a culture that everyone aspires to be a part of."

Washington Sundar was recognized as the 'Impact Player' of the series, having made significant contributions throughout all four Test matches. He scored a total of 284 runs at an impressive average of 47.33 and took 7 wickets, demonstrating his prowess as a true all-rounder.