Gautam Gambhir Backs Indian Batters and Bowlers, Dismisses Spin Bowling Concerns

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, dismissed concerns about Indian batters' performance against spin, emphasizing their quality. He also praised the bowling unit and Rishabh Pant, who is returning after a significant injury. Gambhir addressed media speculation about his relationship with senior players.

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, dismissed concerns over Indian batters' recent struggles against elite spin bowling, asserting the line-up's strength to face top-tier opposition. He spoke on the eve of the two-Test series against Bangladesh.

Gambhir praised the bowling unit, highlighting contributions from Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, R Ashwin, and Ravindra Jadeja, as pivotal to India's successes. He emphasised the nation's shift from being batting-centric to heavily relying on its bowlers.

He also lauded Rishabh Pant for his exceptional wicket-keeping and batting, following Pant's recovery from a severe car accident. Gambhir dispelled rumors about strained relations with senior players, stating such speculations were unfounded.

(With inputs from agencies.)