Delhi, India – Following India's dominant 2-0 series sweep against the West Indies, head coach Gautam Gambhir made a notable gesture by entering the West Indies' dressing room at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The visit, which occurred after India's clinical seven-wicket victory in the second Test, was at the invitation of West Indies head coach Darren Sammy.

India sealed the series victory on the fifth morning, chasing down a target of 121 runs with KL Rahul remaining unbeaten on 58. Shubman Gill's team showcased their dominance, securing their tenth consecutive Test win against the West Indies. The match saw Yashasvi Jaiswal (175) and Gill (129*) post significant scores in India's first innings, while Kuldeep Yadav was named Player of the Match for his 12 wickets across both innings. Ravindra Jadeja was awarded Player of the Series for his all-round performance.

Despite the series defeat, the West Indies team garnered respect for their resilient second-innings performance in the Delhi Test. After being forced to follow on, centuries from John Campbell (115) and Shai Hope (103) helped them reach 390, setting a target of 121 for India.

Gambhir, despite referring to the West Indies as "inexperienced" in the post-match press conference, chose to focus on their fighting spirit. Addressing the West Indies team, Gambhir emphasized the importance of their presence in world cricket. "World cricket needs you," he stated, urging them to take pride in their performances and strive for improvement. He highlighted that wearing the Test jersey provides an opportunity to create something magical, a sentiment that he believes is unique to the Test format.

In a video shared by BCCI, Gambhir lauded the West Indies players for their conduct both on and off the field. He commended their humility and humbleness, suggesting that other teams could learn from their example. He said, "I think for me, I think the most important thing I was telling Darren this as well, that the way you guys carry yourself on and off the field as well...I think being absolutely ruthless on the field, but away off the field, I think you guys are great role models".

Gambhir's gesture and words underscored the significance of the West Indies' contribution to the sport and the potential for the team to rebuild and achieve future success.