India suffered 1-3 series defeat by Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the final Test of the series, Australia defeated India by 6 wickets to clinch the series.
After the defeat, India’s coach Gautam Gambhir he was clearly unhappy with the team’s performance, but claimed that the atmosphere in the dressing room would always be happy. Gambhir spoke about being honest with the players and trying various methods to improve Indian cricket.
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Gautam Gambhir calls for honesty and equality after India’s defeat
After the match, Gautam Gambhir spoke to reporters where he answered various questions regarding India’s defeat. He talked about being honest and fair with every player in the dressing room and not discriminating between senior and junior.
“To keep the dressing room happy, I have to be absolutely honest, equal and fair with everyone. I know we’re not getting the result, and it’s disappointing, it’s challenging, but whatever we can do in the interest of Indian cricket, that will keep happening in this dressing room,” Gambhir said.
The series has been a challenge for India as many high-profile names have failed to feature on the big stage. Senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma he looked woefully out of form and hardly contributed to the team.
Their failures were one of the biggest reasons for India’s defeat and continued failures in the batting department. It remains to be seen how Gautam Gambhir, who is usually straightforward, handles this difficult situation.
“It’s not my team or your team” – Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir further spoke about the hunger and will to play in international cricket. Although he didn’t take any names, it was clear that he was talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The former India skipper wants his players to keep the team ahead of individual interests.
“Each person knows where their game is and their hunger. That’s the most important thing in any sport, any profession — how hungry are you, how passionate are you, and is the team progressing or not with your contribution? Because ultimately it’s no my team or your team, it’s the country team,” said the coach.
Virat Kohli scored 190 runs in five Tests of this series at an average of 23.75. After the magnificent hundred in Perth, his numbers dipped and he was constantly troubled by the ball outside the off-stump.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma had more disappointing returns and even had to withdraw himself from the last Test in Sydney. Rohit scored 31 runs in three Tests at an average of 6.20. In his absence, vice-captain jasprit bumrah led the side.
Fair treatment to every player
Equality of players is one of the biggest challenges for a coach and Gautam Gambhir spoke about it. He wants to be fair to every player whether he is senior or junior.
“If I am fair to only two or three people and not to others, then I am not fair to my work. So whether it is a player who has not yet made his debut or a player who has played 100 Test matches, my simple aim job is that I have to be absolutely fair and equal to everyone,” revealed Gambhir.
With this result, Australia finally have their hands on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade. They have lost four Test series to India since their triumph in 2014-15. It also ends India’s chances of qualifying for the WTC final.
2025-01-05 18:06:00
