Gautam Gambhirthe Indian national team coach, sent a strong message to the senior players. In the wake of India's 3-1 defeat to Australia, Gambhir explained that stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli They should show their commitment to red-ball cricket by playing in the Ranji Trophy.
Gambhir's clear message: Play at domestic level, prove your commitment
Speaking in the post-match press conference, Gambhir was direct in his approach. “I would always like everyone to play domestic cricket, if they are available. If you have a commitment to play red-ball cricket, play domestic,” he said, leaving little room for interpretation.
Rohit and Kohli, despite their vast experience, have not featured regularly in the film Ranji Trophy. until Jasprit Bumrah He did not play much first-class cricket outside of international matches.
Underperforming seniors supported by Gambhir
Despite calling for more domestic matches, Gambhir defended the recent performances of the senior players. Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli faced criticism during the series, especially after India failed to reach the final of the World Test Championship (WTC).
“They are strong people who are hungry. They will decide what is best for them Indian cricketGambhir added, expressing his confidence in the players’ ability to return.
India skipper Rohit Sharma has had a tough period with the bat. His lean patch continued into the series, leading him to sit out the final test. Likewise, Kohli struggled throughout the series, landing in the same dismissal position eight times.
India loses in World Trade Center final
For the first time in the history of the competition, India failed to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship. AustraliaIndia's 3-1 win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sealed their place in the final, ending India's hopes.
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Losing the series is a major setback for India, who have reached the WTC finals in both 2021 and 2023. Despite playing 19 Tests in the current session, India have managed just nine wins, along with eight losses and two draws. The inconsistency eventually cost them a place at Lord's.
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