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Mohammad Kaif Praises Gautam Gambhir For Unwavering Support Of Players
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News18•14-10-2026, 20:35
Mohammad Kaif Praises Gautam Gambhir For Unwavering Support Of Players
- •Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised India coach Gautam Gambhir for his unwavering support of players once he has made up his mind about them.
- •Kaif highlighted Gambhir's fearless attitude and history of backing young talent dating back to his domestic cricket days as Ranji captain.
- •India faces upcoming challenges including a tour of New Zealand and hosting Australia for the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- •Gambhir recently refused to make excuses about bowling conditions and dew after a T20I loss, emphasizing the team's commitment to continuous improvement.
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Mohammad Kaif stated that if Gautam Gambhir identifies a player and commits to playing him, he will support that cricketer right until the very end, much like he did when serving as a Ranji captain.
Gautam Gambhir refused to blame the challenging bowling conditions or dew in Ranchi, emphasizing that world champion teams should find ways to defend big totals on flat tracks and avoid sweeping defeats under the carpet.
Gautam Gambhir faces the major task of preparing the Indian team to host Australia for the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where they must counter Australia's spinners following a challenging tour of New Zealand.
