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“Anyway he has no work in the Sri Lankan series” - Former India captain’s huge statement on Gautam Gambhir ahead of SL vs IND 2026 2nd Test
Gambhir said India are in transition and praised debutants Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar after they delivered in the opening Test.
- Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the media at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday ahead of the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka, with India leading the series 1-0.
- Dismissing external criticism, Gambhir stated the team is undergoing a "transition in Tests" and emphasized his focus on winning trophies rather than seeking public approval.
- Praising young talents, Gambhir highlighted Devdutt Padikkal's 167 and 44 in the opening win and Spinner Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul, urging patience: "You can't judge players by only one or two performances."
- Criticizing the two-Test series format as limiting recovery options, Gambhir argued longer series allow a team losing the first Test a chance to make a comeback.
- With India aiming to keep World Test Championship final hopes alive, the team's ability to balance nurturing raw potential with securing results remains critical in Colombo.
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My job is to win trophies, not views and likes: Gambhir responds to criticism ahead of second Sri Lanka Test - The Tribune
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said that his focus is to win trophies for the country rather than focus on external criticism, as he addressed questions about being under scrutiny ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
·Chandigarh, India
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