6 things Gautam Gambhir said in the press conference ahead of Border-Gavaskar trophy

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is slowly getting closer. Many players of Team India have also left for Australia for the series. India will play the first Test against Australia starting November 22 in Perth. Amidst all this, India team head coach Gautam Gambhir answered all the questions through a press conference.

Following India’s loss to New Zealand at home in the recently concluded Test series, Gambhir received a lot of flak about his coaching style. Reports emerged that the former India opener’s future as the India head coach is under BCCI scanner and could be decided on how Rohit Sharma’s men perform in Australia at the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

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Rohit's availability in the series

Even before the Border-Gavaskar trophy, there were strong reports that captain Rohit Sharma would not be present for the first Test. Talking about the availability of Rohit, Gambhir said, "There's no confirmation right now on Rohit's. Hopefully he'll be present. Everything you will get to know before the start of the series."

In case Rohit misses out, either KL Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran will accompany Yashasvi Jasiwal as the other opener. “If Rohit Sharma isn’t available, KL Rahul and Abhimanyu Easwaran are our opening options,” he added.

Gambhir supported KL Rahul

On questions asked on KL Rahul, Gambhir said, "You need a lot of talent to bat at any position. and KL Rahul keeps wickets in ODIs too. Imaggine how many countries have players like KL"

Bumrah will be the captain in Rohit's absence

Captain Rohit Sharma is unlikely to be available for the first Test in Perth due to personal reasons. Gambhir made it clear that if Rohit is not available, then Jasprit Bumrah will be the captain of Team India. Bumrah will play as the vice-captain of Team India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar trophy. " Jasprit Bumrah will captain India if Rohit Sharma isn't available."

Gambhir on Rohit-Virat's poor form

On the poor form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Gambhir said, " I have no concerns about Virat and Rohit. They have achieved a lot for Indian Cricket and they will continue to achieve a lot in the future as well"

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'we're not thinking of WTC Final now'

Responded to his criticisms

On the criticism he faced as head coach, Gambhir stated he is enjoying his run as the India head coach and isn’t feeling any heat. “I am not feeling the heat, it's an absolute honour and privilege to coach India,”