ind vs aus gautam gambhir press conference kl rahul batting position team india

Between India and Australia from 22 November A 5-match Test series will be played under the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. At present, the Indian team has left for Australia for this series. There itself Earlier, head coach Gautam Gambhir answered many questions in the press conference. There is doubt over captain Rohit Sharma’s play in the first Test in Perth. He may stay out of the first test due to personal reasons. However, Gambhir said that he cannot say anything clearly regarding this right now. It will be known around the test match.

The biggest question is who will captain in Rohit’s absence. Gambhir clearly replied that vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah will take over the responsibility. After this, Gautam Gambhir was asked a question regarding the opening. He took the names of KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran and said that it will be decided closer to the Test match. Gambhir defended Rahul, who despite playing in the Indian team sometimes as an opener, sometimes in the middle order and sometimes as a wicketkeeper, could not secure a place in the playing 11. He said how many countries have players like Rahul, he can play all these roles.

On the question regarding the opening, Gambhir said that KL Rahul is also present. Abhimanyu Easwaran is also present. So if Rohit is not available then we will take a decision closer to the first Test match. It is not that there is no option. There are many options in the team.

KL Rahul, who was struggling to make a place in the middle order, can now be a backup opener. Gambhir said that this is because of his versatility. This is the specialty of this person. He can really bat in the top order. He can bat at number 3. And he can bat at number 6 also. So you need a lot of talent to do this kind of work.