Gautam Gambhir addressed the media ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: here are the latest updates from the press conference.
Gautam Gambhir addressed the media ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy: here are the latest updates from the press conference.
India will play the first Test against Australia starting November 22 in Perth. Ahead of their departure, coach Gambhir answered questions from the media. There are doubts about Rohit Sharma's availability for a part of the Test series due to personal reasons, which would mean a change in captaincy as well as the opening combination.
Gautam Gambhir's press conference: Live updates
3 days ago
India were "completely outplayed" by New Zealand
India recently slumped to a 0-3 clean sweep against New Zealand on home soil. The historic defeat hurt India's chances of qualification for the WTC final significantly.
"We were completely outplayed," admitted Gambhir. "I'm not going to defend us. We deserve the criticism we are getting now.
"The criticism we are facing, we are taking it with both hands. We need to move forward. Australia is new series."
3 days ago
Why Harshit Rana did not play the "Tests" for India A
"He played against Assam in Ranji Trophy," explained Gambhir. "He did well. We thought he has enough bowling under his belt."
Delhi and KKR fast bowler Harshit Rana is yet to play for India. In the Assam match Gambhir mentioned, he took 5-80 and 2-61, and hit 59 with the bat.
3 days ago
On why Shardul Thakur was left out
"We have picked the best squad," said Gambhir. "It is about moving forward. When needed, Nitish [Kumar Reddy] will do the job for us."
3 days ago
is India in transition?
"I am not even thinking that the team is in transition and all that king of stuff," said Gambhir.
"The only thing in my mind at the moment is that we are going to Australia to play five Test matches. I have said that there are some incredibly tough people in the dressing room."
3 days ago
"How many teams have a player like KL?"
Gambhir also backed KL Rahul, who has come under criticism: "KL Rahul can bat in the top order, he can bat at No. 3, he can play at No. 6. So you need a lot of talent to do all these jobs, and he keeps in ODIs.
"How many countries have players like KL?"
3 days ago
Gambhir responds to Ponting
Ponting had recently expressed concern over Rohit and Kohli's Test batting form.
"What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?" said Gambhir when asked.
"For me, hunger in the dressing room is most important."
3 days ago
"Hopefully he's going to be available"
Gambhir on Rohit: "At the moment, there is no confirmation but we will let you know exactly what the situation will be. Hopefully he's going to be available, but everything we're going to get to know at the start of the series".
3 days ago
Bumrah to lead India if Rohit unavailable
3 days ago
Easwaran, KL are backup openers
Gambhir says that in the event Rohit is not available, Abhimanyu Easwaran and KL Rahul will be the backup openers.
3 days ago
No confirmation yet on Rohit Sharma
Gautam Gambhir hasn't made it clear if Rohit will certainly miss a part of the series.
