The appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the brand new head coach of the Indian cricket staff will add a brand new layer of depth to an Indian cricket staff that’s at present on a excessive after profitable the T20 World Cup and have ultimate appearances within the different two codecs: ICC World Cup and World Take a look at Championship.
Cricketing legends like Dale Steyn, Shahid Afridi and Jacques Kallis have reacted to the fiery Gambhir changing the ice-cool Rahul Dravid because the Indian cricket staff coach within the dugout.
“I’m an enormous fan of Gautam Gambhir. I really like his aggression: he’s one of many few Indians that I performed in opposition to that kinda got here again at you. I prefer it. I feel he’s going to take it into the dressing room,” Steyn instructed Star Sports activities. “Not simply India, however world cricket wants guys who’re slightly bit extra aggressive and play the sport slightly bit more durable. All of us play within the leagues in opposition to one another and we turn out to be fairly pleasant. I like the way in which Gambhir is fierce on the sector however a gentleman off the sector. He’s street-wise and a really good cricketer. rom that standpoint, he’s going to be unbelievable for the Indian staff.”
Steyn’s compatriot Kallis additionally was filled with reward for Gambhir.
“Nice to see Gauti stepping into the teaching facet of issues. He’s bought a extremely good cricket mind on him. He’ll carry some hearth. Loves enjoying the sport aggressively. He’ll carry that added contact and the blokes will be taught loads from him. He’s bought loads of add… he’ll add loads of worth to that Indian staff,” stated Kallis.
Even Shahid Afridi heaped reward on Gambhir.
“Every time I hear interviews of Gambhir, he all the time says optimistic issues. Very simple man,” stated Afridi.
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