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Harbhajan Defends Gambhir, Says Coach Not Solely to Blame
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has defended head coach Gautam Gambhir, asking why the coach is blamed when a team performs poorly. 'Why is Gautam facing so much criticism? I never understood…
The Story in Brief
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has defended head coach Gautam Gambhir, asking why the coach is blamed when a team performs poorly. 'Why is Gautam facing so much criticism? I never understood why people always blame the coach when a team doesn't perform well,' he told PTI.
Harbhajan described Gambhir as straightforward and passionate, someone who speaks 'bitter truths.' Gambhir-led India have won the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup in white-ball cricket, but the Test team suffered whitewashes at home against New Zealand and South Africa. Amit Mishra also backed Gambhir, saying he needs more time in red-ball cricket.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Gambhir alone is responsible for India's Test losses ignores the players' form and home conditions that aided spinners. Equally, white-ball trophies do not excuse poor planning in the longest format. The upcoming Sri Lanka Test series, starting August 15, will reveal whether Gambhir's 'play to win' philosophy can adapt to spin-friendly tracks. Will the team show more grit, or will the blame game continue?
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