BCCI reported Gautam Gambhir as lead trainer of the Indian group following the takeoff of Rahul Dravid.
Previous South Africa pacer Dale Steyn commended Gautam Gambhir’s arrangement as India’s lead trainer and said his animosity and game mindfulness on the field will be advantageous for the Men dressed in Blue. BCCI declared Gambhir as a lead trainer of the Indian group after the flight of Rahul Dravid. India secured the T20 World Cup title to end the 11-drawn-out ICC prize dry spell in his last task. “I seriously love Gautam Gambhir. I love his animosity. He’s one of a handful of the Indians I at any point played against who returned at you, and that’s what I like. I believe he will bring that into the changing area with folks like Virat and a portion of the other senior players who probably won’t have as large an impact any longer. I’m not excessively certain,” Steyn told Star Sports.
“In India, however in world cricket, we want folks who are somewhat more forceful and play the game somewhat more earnestly. We as a whole appear to play in the associations against one another, and we become very cordial and companions. I like the way that he’s savage on the field yet a courteous fellow off the field. He’s likewise streetwise, an extremely brilliant cricketer, and has an extraordinary cricket mind. So I think starting there of view, he will be awesome for them as well,” he added.
Previous Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis likewise stays positive about Gambhir’s capacity to succeed in the gig with his forceful nature.
“It’s perfect to see Gautam getting into the training side of things. He has a great cricket mind. He’ll bring some fire and loves playing the game forcefully. I think he’ll bring that additional touch, and the folks will unquestionably gain some significant experience from him. He has a great deal to increase the value of that Indian side. I want him to enjoy all that life has to offer — not a lot against us, yet I’m certain he’ll work hard,” Kallis said.
Previous Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi added, “I believe it’s a major open door, and we want to perceive how he capitalizes on it. I have seen his meetings, and he talks decidedly and is exceptionally clear.”
Gambhir will join the Indian side for the Sri Lanka visit, where India will play three T20Is and as numerous ODIs against Sri Lanka, beginning on July 27.
