NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as Group India’s head coach started with a promising begin when Suryakumar Yadav and his group dominated Sri Lanka 3-Zero within the three-match T20I sequence. Nevertheless, Gambhir’s optimism shortly turned to disappointment as Sri Lanka made a robust comeback, profitable the ODI sequence 2-0.
On a turning pitch in Colombo, the place the ODIs have been performed, Indian batsmen struggled regardless of having star gamers like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli within the lineup.
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes that Rahul Dravid‘s departure as head coach has left huge sneakers to fill for the newly-appointed Gambhir. However he’s additionally assured that below Gambhir’s steering, the T20 world champions will keep their dominance.
“He is at all times been somebody who thrives below stress and has persistently sought out huge levels to ship. So far as I am involved, I see the identical qualities in him as a pacesetter inside this group,” Uthappa instructed TimesofIndia.com in an interview.
“He [Gambhir] will search out main alternatives and attempt to grab them. As a pacesetter, I can vouch for his capacity to create an setting that allows individuals to thrive. He’s that sort of chief—greater than only a nice captain, he is additionally a wonderful tactician and an distinctive chief of individuals. He fosters a tradition inside the group that encourages success. Gautam Gambhir is a pacesetter who supplies safety to his gamers, and we’ve got seen that in motion,” Uthappa mentioned.
India’s subsequent problem is a sequence towards Bangladesh, beginning September 19. They’re scheduled to play two Checks and three T20Is towards Bangladesh.
On a turning pitch in Colombo, the place the ODIs have been performed, Indian batsmen struggled regardless of having star gamers like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli within the lineup.
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes that Rahul Dravid‘s departure as head coach has left huge sneakers to fill for the newly-appointed Gambhir. However he’s additionally assured that below Gambhir’s steering, the T20 world champions will keep their dominance.
“He is at all times been somebody who thrives below stress and has persistently sought out huge levels to ship. So far as I am involved, I see the identical qualities in him as a pacesetter inside this group,” Uthappa instructed TimesofIndia.com in an interview.
“He [Gambhir] will search out main alternatives and attempt to grab them. As a pacesetter, I can vouch for his capacity to create an setting that allows individuals to thrive. He’s that sort of chief—greater than only a nice captain, he is additionally a wonderful tactician and an distinctive chief of individuals. He fosters a tradition inside the group that encourages success. Gautam Gambhir is a pacesetter who supplies safety to his gamers, and we’ve got seen that in motion,” Uthappa mentioned.
India’s subsequent problem is a sequence towards Bangladesh, beginning September 19. They’re scheduled to play two Checks and three T20Is towards Bangladesh.
