Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that he wants players to gain real match experience instead of training sessions at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), and that’s why several stars will take part in the upcoming rounds of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
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Additionally, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, and Prasidh Krishna are also expected to return to their state teams once the upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia ends. This will give them important match practice before the two-match Test series against South Africa, starting on November 14 in Kolkata.
Gautam Gambhir insists Test players must gain experience in real matches
Gambhir stated, “But again, for the guys who are just part of Test cricket, I think for them to prepare and play domestic cricket is very, very important. Rather than just going to NCA (COE) and working on their skills, I think the more they play in the test matches, the more important it is for the team.”
The Indian head coach acknowledged India’s tight schedule but stressed that professionalism means making the most of whatever time is available. He noted that the players need to quickly switch between formats and be ready for every challenge, whether it’s ODI, T20, or Test cricket.
The Indian head coach admitted that it is tough on players, especially for the multi-format players, but he wants to keep this pattern going, ensuring players are match-fit and mentally prepared before every Test series.
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Gambhir signed off by saying, “Playing the Ranji Trophy before the South Africa series is going to be equally important as well. I thought that was something that this group of players had done exceptionally well. They are preparing themselves really well for the test series, and that is where you could see the results as well.”
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