The head coach of India, Gautam Gambir, clearly said that he was not interested in celebrating the individual milestones after the defeat of India during the opening test against England in Headingley. Despite five Indian centuries, including two from the vice-captain Rishabh Pant, the team did not succeed and Gambir was not ready to run the result.When asked tons of pant twins and if they were a silver lining in the loss, Gambir, according to PTI, rejected the question.
Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“Also three more centuries ago. These are also large positive points. Thank you, ”he replied, highlighting his concentration on the collective rather than on the individual.India, despite the publication of a gigantic 835, the two rounds, could not defend 371 in the last rounds. England achieved a record prosecution, thanks to Ben Duckett Rapid 149 and contributing to Zak Crawley and Joe Root. The game also marked the story – never before a team had lost a test after having marked five centuries.
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Meanwhile, Fast Bowler Harshit Rana was released from the team before the second test, as indicated earlier by Timesofindia.com. Initially brought as an injury blanket, Rana was not seen with the team when she left Leeds for Birmingham. Gambir confirmed that there was no more concern for injury and, therefore, Rana would return home.“I have not yet spoken to the president of the selectors, but there was a little melition in the group. This is why we wanted it as safeguard. But for the moment, everything is fine,” said Gambir earlier at the press conference.
India now has two days to recover before gathering for the second test in Edgbaston on July 2. With England leading the series of five games 1-0, the pressure is on visitors to bounce back; And to Gambir, the results, not the reputation, will dictate the story.