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'Lot of Difference Between ODIs and Tests' - Gambhir Backs Rohit And Co To Make A Strong Comeback After Setback In SL

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (X.com)Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar (X.com)

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday dismissed concerns surrounding Indian batters' recent struggle against quality spin bowling, saying that the line-up has enough firepower to take on the best in the world.

Speaking to media on the eve of the two-Test series against Bangladesh, Gambhir also said that the bowling quartet of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja has managed to offset India's obsession with batting.

"Our batting unit has so much quality that it can take on any spin unit," Gambhir asserted after being asked about the line-up's struggles in last month's white-ball series against Sri Lanka, especially in the ODI leg that India lost.

"There is a lot of difference between ODIs and Tests," he said.

Gambhir On Comeback Man- Rishabh Pant

Also drawing praise from the coach was comeback-man Rishabh Pant, who would be playing his first Test after recovering from a life-threatening car accident in 2022.

"Pant has done phenomenally well as a destructive batter but his wicket-keeping in Indian conditions has been understated. His keeping against Ashwin and Jadeja is exceptional," Gambhir said.

Gambhir Lauds Kohli

Recently, an engaging interview between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli captured the attention of fans as the two former teammates discussed various topics and reflected on their experiences both on and off the field. During the conversation, Gambhir praised Kohli for his role in developing India’s fast-bowling unit.

Before Kohli became Test captain, India’s bowling lacked the necessary aggression, resulting in frequent losses overseas. However, after taking over following the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar Series, Kohli revitalized the pace attack, transforming bowlers like Mohammad Shami, Ishant Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah into world-class talents.

Under his leadership, India posted the lowest bowling average (23.43) among Test teams since 2018, underscoring their effectiveness. Gambhir highlighted Kohli's success in fostering a fast-bowling culture in a traditionally spin-oriented nation, emphasizing the significant impact of Kohli's tactical brilliance on the team's overall performance.