New Delhi. How long will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play for the Indian team? What is the plan of head coach Gautam Gambhir regarding Kohli and Rohit? Gautam Gambhir has made it clear in his first press conference as a coach. Gambhir answered the question related to Virat-Rohit’s future in ifs and buts instead of yes or no. He said that if they are fit, they can play till the World Cup 2027.
Gautam Gambhir held his first press conference on Monday, 22 July after becoming the head coach of Team India. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar was also with him. This press conference was eagerly awaited. As soon as it started, a flurry of questions started. On the question of the plan and workload related to the senior players, Gambhir said, ‘Workload management is important for any team. If the batsmen are fit, they can play all the matches. Like Virat and Rohit have retired from T20 cricket. In such a situation, they can play all the ODIs and Test matches. But it is important to give rest to a special bowler like Jasprit Bumrah.’
Gautam Gambhir said that Jasprit Bumrah is a unique bowler of his kind. His workload cannot be increased by asking him to play continuously in all three formats. Not only Bumrah, the workload of all the fast bowlers will be reduced according to the entire plan.
The Indian cricket team will play 3 ODIs and the same number of T20 matches against Sri Lanka. This is the second tour of the Indian team after winning the T20 World Cup. Gautam Gambhir will be with Team India for the first time as coach. The Indian team has recently returned after winning the series against Zimbabwe, but at that time interim coach VVS Laxman was with the team.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 22, 2024, 16:56 IST