Ahead of the England Test series, Gautam Gambhir gave an encouraging speech to Team India players during the huddle, where he emphasized the unparalleled honor of representing the nation. He urged players to embrace the opportunity, step out of their comfort zones, and approach every session with unwavering commitment and passion.

“When I look around, I think the hunger, the passion, and the commitment to do something special. I think if we make sacrifices, if we come out of our comfort zone, if we start fighting, not every day, but every session, every hour and every ball, I think we can have an unbelievable team. So make sure we start that from today only. I think start enjoying playing for the country because there is no bigger honour," Gambhir said.