Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Highlights: Gambhir On Rohit’s Availability, Kohli’s Form, His Criticism
Gambhir Press Conference For India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India head coach quashed talks around Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s form, as well as his future.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference For India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is addresesed the media ahead of the side’s tour of Australia. The India coach spoke to reporters for the first time since the team’s infamous 0-3 whitewash at home. Despite the humiliating defeat, Gambhir quashed crisis talks, be it with regards to the seniors’ form or his own future as the team’s head coach. The India head coach also confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will lead the Indian team is Rohit Sharma manages to miss the first Test against Australia at Perth.
Here are the Highlights of Gautam Gambhir Press Conference For India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy:
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: On Transition”Honestly, I am not even thinking the team is in transition. There are some incredibly tough people in the dressing room who will achieve big things in the future. Transition or no transition those things will continue to happen in Indian cricket,” Gambhir on ‘transition’ within the team.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: On Washington Sundar, Indian Pacers
Gautam Gambhir on inclusion of Washington Sundar to the team and the pace roster:
“You guys were criticising when we picked him. It’s good for Indian cricket that the next generation of players are stepping up.”
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: Gambhir On Wickets In Australia
“We don’t control the wickets they give. We have all the basis covered. Whatever they give, bouncy tracks, turning tracks and green wickets. We still have to go out there and play to our potential. If we do so we can defeat anyone on any wicket,” said Gambhir on Australian pitches.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: Gambhir On Shardul’s Absence
“We have picked the best squad. It is about moving forward. When needed, Nitish will do the job for us,” Gambhir on snubbing Shardul Thakur for the Test series.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: Gambhir On Ponting’s Take On Kohli’s Form
“What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket? He should think about Australian cricket,” Gambhir on Ponting’s remarks on Kohli’s form.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: Gambhir On Biggest Challenge
“Preparation is going to be key. These ten days are going to be very crucial for the Day 1 of the first Test,” Gambhir on the challenges ahead of the Australia tour.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: On Rohit’s Captaincy Replacement
“Jasprit Bumrah is the vice-captain. If Rohit misses out, he will be the captain,” Gambhir confirms, paving the way for the India pacer to lead the team.
Gautam Gambhir Press Conference Live: On KL Rahul’s Form, Place in Indian Team
