'Can vouch for Gambhir's ability to...': Robin Uthappa after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka
Robin Uthappa backs coach Gautam Gambhir after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka
Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as India's head coach was the national side's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which ended recently. Under Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav-led India whitewashed the Lankans in three T20Is before succumbing to a 2-0 ODI series loss. The three-match ODI series exposed India's spin woes as the seventh-ranked Sri Lankan side made merry and won the series to shock the cricketing fraternity.The 2-0 series win was Sri Lanka's first bilateral triumph over India in the ODIs since 1997, after 27 years. Thus, Gambhir's tenure has started on a bittersweet note, however, former Indiaand Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Robin Uthappa has backed the new coach and vouched for hisleadership ability.
Talking to the Times of India, Uthappa said, "He's always been someone who thrives under pressure and has consistently sought out big stages to deliver. As far as I'm concerned, I see the same qualities in him as a leader within this group."
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UTHAPPA POINTS OUT GAMBHIR'S BEST QUALITY AS A LEADER
Uthappa added, "He [Gambhir] will seek out major opportunities and strive to seize them. As a leader, I can vouch for his ability to create an environment that enables people to thrive. He is that kind of leader—more than just a great captain, he's also an excellent tactician and an exceptional leader of people. He fosters a culture within the group that encourages success. Gautam Gambhir is a leader who provides security to his players, and we have seen that in action."
The ODI series saw the return of captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The duo retired from T20Is after India's T20 World Cup triumph. Even the senior batters' return couldn't prevent India's shocking loss to Charith Asalanka-led side where Jeffrey Vandersay and youngsters such asDunith Wellalage and Avishka Fernando made a mark for the hosts.
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After the ODI series defeat, captain Rohit said, "These things happen, series loss is not the end of the world, you will lose an odd series here and there but it is about how you come back after the loss."
Under Gambhir, India's next assignment will be the home series versus Bangladesh, comprising two Tests and three T20Is starting next month.