Gambhir discloses the mantra that propelled his epic two-and-a-half-day inning during the Napier Test: “I used to listen to Hanuman Chalisa.”

Despite not being endowed with a lot of natural talent, Gautam Gambhir constantly punched above his weight and was the perfect counterbalance to the explosive Sehwag. Despite being the 2009 ICC Test Batsman of the Year thanks to his accomplishments, he frequently found himself living in the background. The former India opener’s fortitude and ability to persevere in the face of difficulty, though, were what set him apart.

His nearly famous marathon innings against New Zealand at Napier, where he bravely amassed 136 runs over two and a half taxing days, is a testament to his unwavering will. Connoisseurs of the game will always be reminded of this incredible achievement, which forever changed the landscape of Test cricket.

Each batter has a different approach when playing cricket since it’s crucial to keep your composure and rhythm when spending long stretches at the crease. Some athletes, like Virender Sehwag, may even sing Bollywood songs to help them focus. But the southpaw revealed the truth about his legendary innings, revealing his incredible mental toughness in the process.

This is a fairly interesting story that many people are unaware of. How I managed to bat for two and a half days was a question I received frequently. I used to listen to Hanuman Chalisa every day during lunch, tea, and in my room since Mane kaka (the manager) used to play music. Gambhir revealed on a Star Sports post-game programme.

The video gained a lot of user attention and, as predicted, became popular on social media. The former India Vice-Captain, however, shared the video on social media and commented,

“Regularly. It provides me with a tonne of strength.

Regularly. It gives me immense strength! https://t.co/cEmRbJonJf

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) September 13, 2023

In this revelation, Gambhir’s dependence on the holy “Hanuman Chalisa” as his source of strength during that long innings serves as a tribute to the various and frequently unusual means used by cricketing legends to overcome the unrelenting hurdles provided by the gentleman’s game.