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Gambhir made it clear that he would like everyone to show up in the domestic circuit if they “had commitment towards red-ball cricket”.
Gautam Gambhir wants everyone to play domestic cricket. (Picture Credit: AP)
Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir wants everyone to play domestic cricket. Speaking to reporters in Sydney after the conclusion of fifth India-Australia Test which the hosts won by 6 wickets on Sunday (Janaury 5), Gambhir said, “I would like everyone to show up in the domestic circuit if they had commitment towards red-ball cricket”.
The comment seems to be aimed at the senior players in the side who avoid the Ranji Trophy.
The former Indian opener, who succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach in July 2024, also said struggling stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still have the hunger to excel and will decide on their Test future keeping the team’s best interest in mind.
“They are tough people with hunger, they’ll decide what is best for Indian cricket,” said Gambhir at the post-match media interaction.
“To keep the dressing room happy, I have to be honest and fair to everyone. Rohit Sharma showed accountability at the top,” said the head coach.
India captain Rohit rested himself from the final Test due to a prolonged lean patch. Kohli too struggled in the series and was caught in the slips as many as eight times.
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Sydney, Australia
