According to R Ashwin, these encounters had unintentionally revealed a far more aggressive side of the Indian team in previous years.
The heated altercation between head coach Gautam Gambhir and pitch curator Lee Fortis on Tuesday, July 29, at The Oval, the site of the fifth and final Test match, could give India a boost as they attempt to tie the five-match series against England, according to R Ashwin.
Fortis requested that Gambhir and his team avoid the ground, which will host the sport’s two oldest foes in the fifth Test starting on Thursday, July 31. Gambhir was spotted reminding Fortis of his position, which infuriated him.
“After all of that, I was wondering, ‘Boss, what are you people doing?’ when I watched the film of the fight today. You don’t want to play this way against this Indian team. I’ve always observed that someone will step up when the Indian team faces difficulties, no matter what they are. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Ashwin stated, “The Indian team is a different kettle of fish; it becomes a different beast when things are not going right or when we are pushed against the wall.”
“I believe that specific factor gives India a significant edge going into this Test match. I have a hunch that this is not the way it needs to be triggered, but perhaps it won’t matter if England plays well and India doesn’t win,” Ashwin remarked.
You witnessed our performance in the subsequent Test when the Monkeygate scandal occurred: R Ashwin
R Ashwin cited a number of instances in Indian cricket history, such as the notorious monkeygate scandal, in which the squad recovered admirably and achieved historic triumphs. Before the pivotal game, the renowned off-spinner believes that an incident like this will motivate Shubman Gill and company.
“Those sleeping beasts, the individually outstanding players, will unite when such a catastrophe takes place. I’ve witnessed that a lot. You examine any form of hardship. You witnessed our performance in the subsequent Test when the Monkeygate episode occurred. Take a look at what transpired at the Lord’s, where Virat used the words “60 overs of hell,” and at the Gabba. “It inspires the team,” R Ashwin remarked.
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