Gautam Gambhir Defends Team Selection and Discusses Coaching Challenges Amid India-New Zealand T20I Series
India head coach Gautam Gambhir emphasized that his role is to make the right team selection decisions rather than popular ones, defending the limited opportunities given to young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi despite his promising performances. Gambhir highlighted the importance of maintaining dressing room security and backing players who have performed consistently over time. He also acknowledged the mental challenges of coaching across formats but expressed confidence in managing pressure. India recently won the T20I series against New Zealand 3-2, with Gambhir praising the team's adaptability and focus.
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thetribune broke this story on 1 Nov, 07:27 am. Other outlets followed.