Ahead of India’s five-Test tour of England, head coach Gautam Gambhir offered a no-nonsense message to his squad. With stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin now retired from Test cricket, Gambhir made it clear that the team has a choice:
“We are without three of our most experienced players (Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin), or we have a phenomenal opportunity to do something special for the country.”
He urged the young unit—captained by Shubman Gill—to focus on seizing the moment rather than dwelling on absence:
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“If we make sacrifices, leave our comfort zones, fight—not just every day, but every session, every hour, every ball—we can have a memorable tour.”
Gambhir’s message comes as the Indian team transitions to a new era without their Test legends. The pre-tour huddle video released by BCCI paints a coach determined to instill resilience and ambition in his players