Despite their dismal first-innings score, Gambhir stressed on the team's fighting spirit and desire to win. He said India had no plans of batting out the last two days for a draw, as they were eyeing a win. "Even after being bowled out for 46, we were still looking to win the Test match," Gambhir said during a pre-match press conference.

Under coach Gautam Gambhir, India's cricket team adopts an aggressive, fearless approach, likely leading to fewer draws in Test matches. Gambhir emphasizes the impact of T20 cricket on Test formats. India aims to bounce back from their defeat against New Zealand in the upcoming match,