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India's head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his disappointment and hurt after the historic series defeat to New Zealand in the ongoing Test series. New Zealand secured a decisive 2-0 lead, marking their first-ever series win in India. Gambhir, a two-time World Cup winner, refused to solely blame the batters for the team's poor performance, emphasizing that everyone shares the responsibility for the outcome.
In a press conference held on Thursday, Gambhir addressed the media ahead of the third Test match in Mumbai. He acknowledged that the defeat was a painful experience, but he also highlighted the potential for growth and improvement that it presented for the team. He believes that the setback will serve as a catalyst for the younger players to elevate their game and become stronger cricketers.
While India's batting struggles have been evident in the series, Gambhir emphasized that the team's approach to the game was more crucial. He urged his players to adopt a more traditional Test match mindset, focusing on building strong innings and playing sessions strategically. He believes that by playing the sessions effectively, India will be able to accumulate substantial runs and improve their overall performance.
Gambhir declined to comment on the nature of the Wankhede pitch, which has been rumored to be a spin-friendly surface. He maintained that the pitch was simply a good wicket and that it was too early to judge its characteristics before both teams had the opportunity to bat on it. The third Test match is expected to be crucial for India as they aim to avoid a clean sweep in the series.
Source: Gautam Gambhir 'Hurt' After Historic Series Defeat, Refuses To Blame Batters Alone