Mumbai: Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir does not want to blame only the batsmen for the poor performance in the first two Test matches against New Zealand and said that every player has a responsibility towards the team. India had to face defeat in the first two test matches. His batsmen were not able to perform well in both these matches. He had trouble playing both spin and fast bowlers.What did Gautam Gambhir say before the match?
The third and final match will be played at Wankhede Stadium from Friday. Gambhir told reporters in the press conference of the match, 'Every player has a responsibility. I can't say that it was only the batsmen who let us down. ' Along with this, he also rejected the possibility of fielding any new player in the third test match. There were speculations that fast bowler Harshit Rana might get a chance in this match.
Gambhir also spoke about Harshit Rana
Gambhir said, 'We are not in a position to give a chance to any new player. Harshit Rana is not part of the team. He has come here in connection with the preparation for the Australia tour. Abhishek Nair had made this clear yesterday itself. Players included in the team are available for selection. We will take a decision on this tomorrow. Gambhir admitted that the defeat in the Test series has hurt the team but it will make the team eager to perform better in the future.
This pain will make us better…
He said, 'I am not saying that whatever happened is hurtful. We must feel pain and this pain will make us better. I am confident that this will help young players to become better players. Gambhir said that the batsmen will have to adjust to the conditions as quickly as possible and then play accordingly.
Test cricket should be played like Test cricket – Gambhir
The Indian coach said, 'Test cricket should be played like Test cricket. If we want to score 400 runs in a one-day game, we should be able to achieve it. For me it's about performing well in every session. If we play four or five sessions then we can score a big score. He said, 'A complete cricketer is one who can adjust to the circumstances as quickly as possible. It is not only about playing big shots but also about rotating the strike.
The third and final match will be played at Wankhede Stadium from Friday. Gambhir told reporters in the press conference of the match, 'Every player has a responsibility. I can't say that it was only the batsmen who let us down. ' Along with this, he also rejected the possibility of fielding any new player in the third test match. There were speculations that fast bowler Harshit Rana might get a chance in this match.
Gambhir also spoke about Harshit Rana
Gambhir said, 'We are not in a position to give a chance to any new player. Harshit Rana is not part of the team. He has come here in connection with the preparation for the Australia tour. Abhishek Nair had made this clear yesterday itself. Players included in the team are available for selection. We will take a decision on this tomorrow. Gambhir admitted that the defeat in the Test series has hurt the team but it will make the team eager to perform better in the future.
This pain will make us better…
He said, 'I am not saying that whatever happened is hurtful. We must feel pain and this pain will make us better. I am confident that this will help young players to become better players. Gambhir said that the batsmen will have to adjust to the conditions as quickly as possible and then play accordingly.
Test cricket should be played like Test cricket – Gambhir
The Indian coach said, 'Test cricket should be played like Test cricket. If we want to score 400 runs in a one-day game, we should be able to achieve it. For me it's about performing well in every session. If we play four or five sessions then we can score a big score. He said, 'A complete cricketer is one who can adjust to the circumstances as quickly as possible. It is not only about playing big shots but also about rotating the strike.
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