The five-match Test series between India and Australia is going to start from November 22. Before this series, India had to face 0-3 defeat at home against New Zealand. Now India faces a litmus test in front of Australia. But before that, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir held a press conference, during which he answered many questions from the media.
After this poor performance, the tension of Team India has increased for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while the Australian team also had to face defeat in the ODI series at home recently at the hands of Pakistan after a long wait of 22 years. In such a situation, both the teams will now have their eyes on winning the match to be played in Perth on 22nd November.
In this press conference, Gautam Gambhir has come out in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While it is being said that Rohit may miss the Perth Test, his personal reason is being said behind this. However, no official information has been revealed yet regarding this. Gambhir has also not confirmed anything on Rohit’s availability.
Bumrah will captain in Rohit’s absence
But Gambhir has definitely confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will captain Team India in the absence of Rohit Sharma. He also said that along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, either KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran can open. Rahul has been playing at number 5 and 6 for a long time. On getting Shubman Gill to open, Gambhir said that all these decisions will be taken before the match.
Gambhir replied to Ricky Ponting
Also, Gambhir has given a befitting reply to former Australian captain Ricky Ponting regarding the poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gambhir replied to Ponting and said what do you have to do with Indian cricket. They should think about Australian cricket. Rohit-Virat are incredibly strong players. There is a lot of hunger in the dressing room after what happened in the New Zealand series.
Gambhir praised Nitish-Harshit
Gambhir also praised Nitish-Harshit. He said that Harshit had played brilliantly against Assam in the Ranji Trophy. We felt he had enough bowling experience. We selected the best team. Now we have to move forward and there will be a need for Nitish Reddy to do something for us. We all know what an impressive player Nitish Reddy is.
