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Gary Kirsten backs Gautam Gambhir amid criticism
Gary Kirsten, India’s 2011 World Cup-winning coach, has backed Gautam Gambhir amid criticism of his record as India head coach. Kirsten told The Times of India that Gambhir was a “fantastic coach”…
The Story in Brief
Gary Kirsten, India’s 2011 World Cup-winning coach, has backed Gautam Gambhir amid criticism of his record as India head coach. Kirsten told The Times of India that Gambhir was a “fantastic coach” whose record included the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 2025 Champions Trophy and success with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
Kirsten coached India from 2008 to 2011 and worked with Gambhir during the team’s World Cup-winning campaign. India have since endured poor results, including reported whitewashes against New Zealand and South Africa, a 2-0 T20I defeat by Ireland and a 4-0 loss to England. Kirsten became Sri Lanka’s head coach in April. India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to begin a two-Test series on August 15 in Galle.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims around Gambhir are either that one difficult run proves he cannot coach or that past trophies settle the matter. Neither is enough. Kirsten’s support carries weight, but it comes from a former colleague and cannot erase India’s recent results. Gambhir’s case should be judged through team selection, adaptability and the next Test series. The scoreline in Galle, and the quality of India’s cricket across both matches, will offer a firmer verdict than reputations.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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