Big revelation! ‘It was Gautam Gambhir who insisted on this transition,’ says ex-India cricketer | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for exhibiting conviction and perception throughout India’s arduous-fought Test sequence in England, and questioned his critics, asking if they might now “stand up and greet him” after the two-2 draw. India, touring with out just lately retired legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, produced spirited performances throughout 5 carefully-contested matches to carry England to a commendable draw on their residence turf.Reflecting on the sequence final result, sealed with a memorable win within the ultimate Test at The Oval, Sidhu mentioned Gambhir deserves credit score for India’s success.

“We do a lot of hero-worshipping. I want to say that whenever India plays even a little badly, anyone and everyone climbs on Gautam Gambhir and blames him. Will you stand up and greet him today?” Sidhu requested on his YouTube channel.He acknowledged that enjoying wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav might need yielded outcomes, however applauded Gambhir for sticking to his strategies and backing rising expertise.“It was Gautam Gambhir who insisted on this transition, who gave opportunities to guys like Akash Deep and Washington. Yes, Kuldeep was maybe a better option. But he had conviction. There will be scope for improvement today and tomorrow as well. But for someone who has been questioned and criticised so much, today give him the due that he deserves.”Sidhu added: “There had been many unknowns when the group went who had not made their identify. Gambhir had instructed three to 4 massive names are lacking from the group however assume of it as a chance for others to ascertain themselves.“His words have proven to be true. Be it Brisbane, Perth, or England, history has been scripted by youngsters and it is a big thing.”Gambhir had entered the England tour beneath appreciable strain, following a historic Test sequence whitewash at residence to New Zealand and disappointing ends in Australia. Sidhu recalled how Gambhir had urged his gamers to deal with the tour as a serious alternative to make their mark.