The India National Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir had an unusually dramatic moment at the press conference following the team’s convincing 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies on Tuesday (October 14). India crushed the West Indies by 7 wickets in the second Test to clean sweep the series 2-0.
For the past few weeks, there has been a huge debate over India’s ODI captaincy after Shubman Gill was elevated, replacing Rohit Sharma, apart from the team selection drama for the West Indies series and the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.
But Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s ODI future remains the hot topic for debate among the former cricketers. And even after India’s dominant 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies, Gautam Gambhir faced the first question about the future of Kohli and Rohit in the ICC World Cup 2027.
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In a humorous moment, the Indian head coach joked about needing a mental conditioning coach for himself when asked whether he would hire a professional for Shubman Gill after burdening the youngster with the ODI captaincy despite the hectic schedule across the formats for India.
Gautam Gambhir said at the post-match press conference, “First of all, I need one.”
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's experience will be invaluable: Gautam Gambhir
On a serious note, Gambhir made it clear that Kohli and Rohit remain key players for India. Their experience and skill will be crucial for the team, but the ICC World Cup 2027 is still over two years away. So, the coach has stressed the importance of staying focused on the present.
He added, “They are quality players, and their experience will be invaluable. With the 2027 World Cup still 2.5 years away, it's important to stay focused on the present. Kohli and Rohit are both exceptional players, and their return will be a big boost. Hopefully, they have a successful tour, and more importantly, the team comes out with a strong series performance in Australia.”
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Gautam Gambhir opens up on team selection pressures, says leaving players out is emotional
Meanwhile, the Indian head coach also spoke about the challenges of team selection. Leaving players out is never easy, and Gambhir admitted it takes an emotional toll. The former Indian opener has further emphasized that selections are not just about runs and wickets but also consider a player’s character, work ethic, and hunger to perform.
Gambhir signed off by saying, “You look at work ethics, character, and their hunger apart from runs and wickets and what they bring to the table. International cricket is a very insecure environment. It's important to pick the right people and give them a long run instead of chopping and changing. I feel emotional when I leave out players. I don’t like to be ruthless; I don’t like the word “dropped.” Players are selected, but some have to be left out.”
Notably, the Indian cricket team will now head to Australia for the three-match ODI and T20I series, starting on October 19 in Perth. Shubman Gill will make his ODI captaincy debut in the ODI series, where both Rohit and Virat will make their much-awaited return to the national colors.
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