Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: Team India has to play a five-match Test series in Australia from November 22. Before leaving for Australia, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir held a press conference. During this, he made many revelations and answered all the sharp questions. Know all the important points of Gautam Gambhir’s press conference here.
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Gambhir also rejected the notion that the Indian team is under pressure after losing all three Test matches in the home series against New Zealand. Before leaving for the Australia tour, Gambhir said, the Indian team has incredible players, who have played their roles brilliantly so far.
Q&A with Gautam Gambhir: Insights from the Press Conference
Q: Do you feel the same pressure now as you did during Duncan Fletcher’s tenure when the team was transitioning?
Gautam Gambhir: I am not thinking about the transition but about the five Test matches. Changes may or may not happen; if they have to happen, they will. But I see some incredible players in the Indian team who are desperate to perform well.
Q: If Rohit Sharma is unavailable, who will take over as captain?
Gautam Gambhir: Jasprit Bumrah is the vice-captain of the team. If Rohit Sharma is not available, Bumrah will be the captain of the team.
Q: What are your thoughts on Shubman Gill opening the batting?
Gautam Gambhir: I cannot say anything about the playing eleven right now. We will go with our best combination.
Q: Are you considering any changes in the team composition before the Australia tour?
Gautam Gambhir: I am not thinking about changes or things like that. The only thing on my mind is that we are going on a tour of Australia for a five-Test match series. There are some incredible players in our dressing room who will achieve a lot in the future too.
Q: With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma not scoring as expected, are you worried about their form?
Gautam Gambhir: Not at all. They are very strong players and have achieved a lot for Indian cricket. They will achieve a lot in the future too. The most important thing for me is that they are still working really hard and they still have passion. They still want to achieve a lot, and this is very important.
Q: Virat Kohli has only scored one half-century in Test matches this year and Rohit Sharma has also struggled. How does this impact the team’s performance?
Gautam Gambhir: The eagerness of Indian players to perform well, especially after the defeat against New Zealand, matters a lot. The indomitable desire to perform well in the Indian dressing room is very important for me and all the players, especially after seeing the result of the last series.
Q: What are your expectations regarding the pitch conditions in Australia for the upcoming series?
Gautam Gambhir: We have no control over what kind of wicket they prepare. It depends on them. We are ready to play on any kind of wicket or in any kind of conditions. We all know that if we play to our potential, if we perform our best, then we can beat any team on any kind of wicket.
Q: Ricky Ponting recently questioned Virat Kohli’s form and his place in the Indian team. What is your response to Ponting’s comments?
Gautam Gambhir: What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket? I think he should be worried about Australian cricket. The most important thing is that whether it is Virat or Rohit, I am not worried about anyone.
Gautam Gambhir remains confident in the team’s abilities and emphasizes the importance of performance and passion over individual form issues. As India prepares for the challenging series ahead in Australia, Gambhir’s insights provide a clear perspective on the team’s strategy and mindset.
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