NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as Staff India’s head coach started with a promising begin when Suryakumar Yadav and his workforce dominated Sri Lanka 3-0 within the three-match T20I sequence. Nonetheless, Gambhir’s optimism rapidly turned to disappointment as Sri Lanka made a robust comeback, successful the ODI sequence 2-0.
On a turning pitch in Colombo, the place the ODIs had 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 massive footwear to fill for the newly-appointed Gambhir. However he’s additionally assured that underneath Gambhir’s steering, the T20 world champions will preserve their dominance.
“He is all the time been somebody who thrives underneath stress and has persistently sought out massive phases to ship. So far as I am involved, I see the identical qualities in him as a pacesetter inside this group,” Uthappa informed TimesofIndia.com in an interview.
“He [Gambhir] will hunt down main alternatives and attempt to grab them. As a pacesetter, I can vouch for his capability to create an surroundings that allows folks to thrive. He’s that form 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 gives safety to his gamers, and we’ve got seen that in motion,” Uthappa mentioned.
India’s subsequent problem is a sequence in opposition to Bangladesh, beginning September 19. They’re scheduled to play two Assessments and three T20Is in opposition to Bangladesh.
On a turning pitch in Colombo, the place the ODIs had 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 massive footwear to fill for the newly-appointed Gambhir. However he’s additionally assured that underneath Gambhir’s steering, the T20 world champions will preserve their dominance.
“He is all the time been somebody who thrives underneath stress and has persistently sought out massive phases to ship. So far as I am involved, I see the identical qualities in him as a pacesetter inside this group,” Uthappa informed TimesofIndia.com in an interview.
“He [Gambhir] will hunt down main alternatives and attempt to grab them. As a pacesetter, I can vouch for his capability to create an surroundings that allows folks to thrive. He’s that form 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 gives safety to his gamers, and we’ve got seen that in motion,” Uthappa mentioned.
India’s subsequent problem is a sequence in opposition to Bangladesh, beginning September 19. They’re scheduled to play two Assessments and three T20Is in opposition to Bangladesh.
