Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, has come out in support of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amidst their recent poor form. Gambhir believes that these players have achieved a lot for Indian cricket and will continue to do so in the future. He emphasized that they are incredibly tough men who still work really hard and are passionate about achieving more Ā¹ Ā².
Gambhir also questioned Ricky Ponting’s interest in Indian cricket, suggesting that the former Australian captain should focus on Australian cricket instead. This came after Ponting made comments about Kohli and Sharma’s current form, which Gambhir felt was unnecessary Ā¹ Ā².
It’s worth noting that Kohli and Sharma have been under fire after a poor run in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand and Bangladesh. Critics have pointed out that the two stalwarts of Indian cricket haven’t quite lived up to their reputations in recent years. However, Gambhir’s backing suggests that the team still has faith in their abilities Ā².