File picture of head coach Gautam Gambhir.
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir says the Shreyas Iyer-led T20 staff has set the tone for the upcoming ODI and Check assignments within the ongoing tour of New Zealand by triumphing within the shortest format regardless of a scarcity of apply main as much as the rubber.
India defeated the hosts 3-2 within the T20 sequence regardless of touchdown right here simply a few days earlier than the lung-opener and having little or no time to relaxation and recuperate in between video games held at 4 totally different venues.
“You might be extraordinarily pleased with the trouble that you simply guys have given on this sequence. Profitable the sequence particularly if you received sooner or later to arrange and enjoying in opposition to a top quality staff like New Zealand in their very own yard… you might be extraordinarily proud and return together with your head held excessive,” Gambhir stated in a dressing room speech, the video of which was shared by the BCCI on its social media handles.
“Sure you wished to win the final two as effectively however typically these items can occur. However I assumed you guys have set the tone for the remainder of the tour. Earlier than the beginning of the sequence I stated that you simply guys have the accountability to set the tone.
“Now it’s as much as the One-Day guys and Check guys to proceed from the place you guys have left,” he added.
The five-match ODI sequence starting Wednesday can be adopted by a few Checks beginning on November 19.
Gambhir urged the T20 gamers to stay in form for the following task, a house sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka in December.
“Make it possible for we maintain enhancing, that’s one thing that’s going to be vital. We all know that we do not play sufficient T20 cricket. We received a month off now, so just be sure you keep in that form and we get ready.
“We proceed to develop as a staff, we proceed to suppose as a staff and we proceed to play as a staff,” Gambhir signed off.
Printed – November 02, 2026 02:05 pm IST
