Accepting Defeat and Looking Forward: Gautam Gambhir on India's Cricket Loss and Future Scenarios
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has conceded that his team was outclassed by New Zealand in a recent home series. Discussing the matter ahead of the team's departure to Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy five-match Test series, Gambhir also responded to his critics on social media following the sweep.
""What impact does it have on my life, or the life of anyone else?"" Gambhir remarked on the social media backlash. He admitted that when he accepted the coaching job, he knew it would be tough, yet prestigious. Despite the recent performance, he maintained his pride in coaching his team and representing India.
Gambhir admitted the team's shortcomings, conceding that they were outperformed. He welcomed criticism and emphasized a focus on learning, growth, and forward motion. He voiced his anticipation for the new series against Australia and expressed his determination to win.
When questioned about Rohit Sharma's involvement in the first Perth Test, Gambhir disclosed that his status remained uncertain. However, he expressed confidence in KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran, regardless of Sharma’s availability at the beginning of the series.
Despite concerns about the form of senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit, Gambhir dismissed the concerns, backing their abilities. He praised their hard work, passion, and aspirations to achieve more. He pointed out the team's hunger following the recent series defeat, which he believes to be crucial for the future matches.
