Gautam Gambhir: Responsibility Beyond Batters in India's Test Series Loss

India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, reflects on the Test series defeat against New Zealand, noting the responsibility of all players. Rejecting quick changes, he emphasizes adaptability and learning from losses. Gambhir discusses challenges from T20 cricket and stresses the significance of a strong defensive technique.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has refused to place the Test series defeat against New Zealand solely on the batters, emphasizing shared responsibility among all players. His remarks came as India suffered their first home series defeat in 12 years, losing by 113 runs in Pune.

Addressing speculation of team changes, Gambhir ruled out introducing new players for the upcoming Test, particularly Harshit Rana. He maintained this focus while discussing the adaptation challenge facing batters, worsened by the influence of T20 cricket.

Gambhir underlined the importance of a solid defensive technique across formats and highlighted the need for empathy in managing players under pressure. He vows to continue working hard and aims to stimulate better performances in future matches.

(With inputs from agencies.)