Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir took a jibe at Australia great Ricky Ponting over his criticism of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, made fun of Australia great Ricky Ponting for his criticism of Virat and Rohit Sharma. After India’s home Test series loss to New Zealand, Ponting was scathing of the pair. Ponting continued by saying that Kohli’s form was a worry, which angered Gambhir, who urged him to focus on Australian cricket instead. Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey responded to the entire incident on FOX Sports, saying that the first Test match between India and Australia will determine who is right in their assessment. However, he also added that it is not a good idea to undervalue talented batters like Virat and Rohit, even if they are not playing at their best.
“In the first Test match, we will learn where they stand physically and psychologically. This is going to damage them, India. They have a lot of great and crowd-pulling performers. Gambhir just spoke to us about Rohit and Kohli’s lack of runs. Writing off champion players is the most ridiculous thing you can do. We’ve witnessed it countless times before: they receive criticism, but they still manage to provide excellent performances. I thus believe they will do well in Australia. They are proud Test players and proud Indians. However, he still believed that Australia would start as the favorite.
“How is Ponting related to cricket in India? He ought to consider Australian cricket, in my opinion. More significantly, before departing for Australia, Gambhir told the media, “I have no concerns whatsoever for Virat and Rohit.”
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