Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir stood tall, defended his boys, laid down plans for the Australia tour as he addressed the media forward of his flight for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir make clear quite a few raging subjects, be it Rohit Sharma‘s possible absence from the opening Test in Perth or the type of sure senior gamers. However, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared a quite stunning submit on social media, asking the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to not ship Gambhir for a press convention ever once more.
Gambhir addressed the media for the primary time for the reason that Indian group’s whitewash towards New Zealand in a 3-match collection at dwelling. As anticipated some crucial questions have been posed in entrance of him however Gambhir remained unperturbed and dodged each bullet. Manjrekar, nevertheless, wasn’t impressed.
“Just watched Gambhir in the press conference. May be wise for @BCCI to keep him away from such duties, let him work behind the scenes. He does not have the right demeanour nor the words when interacting with them. Rohit & Agarkar, much better guys to front up for the media,” the previous India cricketer wrote on X (previously Twitter).
Just watched Gambhir within the press convention.
May be clever for @BCCI to maintain him away from such duties, let him work behind the scenes. He doesn’t have the proper manner nor the phrases when interacting with them. Rohit & Agarkar, a lot better guys to entrance up for the media.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 11, 2024
During the press convention, Gambhir gave no readability on captain Rohit Sharma’s availability for Perth Test, however confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will lead the group if the skipper misses out.
“Look, at the moment there is no confirmation, but we guys will let you know exactly what the situation will be. Hopefully, he is going to be available, but everything you want to get to know before the start of the series.
“Bumrah is the vice-captain, so clearly he’ll (lead the group). If Rohit will not be out there, he’s going to guide in Perth,” Gambhir added.
Gambhir additionally confirmed that KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran are the highest candidates to open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal if Rohit does not characteristic within the Perth Test.
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