India lost the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. The squad performed beautifully in the tournament, winning 10 games in a row. The loss in the final for the Men in Blues meant the long wait for the major trophy continued. After the final, head coach Rahul Dravid's contract also expired with the side. Now, VVS Laxman has been managing the side.
As per reports, Dravid is not interested in extending the contract. However, former India skipper Gautam Gambhir believes that Dravid should be given an extension as one match cannot define the character of the coach and the team as well. Now, some new reports claim that the former skipper has been offered a contract extension, but there is no confirmation of whether he has accepted the offer or not.
India is currently playing Australia in the 5-match T20I series. The Men in Blue are currently leading the series 2-1 and will face the Aussies in the fourth game at Raipur. Both the teams are playing their second-string side with the majority of the senior players rested after the mega tournament.
His contract should be renewed automatically: Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir said on Sportskeeda, "The way India have played in the World Cup, his contract should be renewed automatically. It will be very bad if you judge a coach by just one match. Whatever is with the players, its the same for the coach. Every player. every coach wants to win the World Cup for the team. So, if he wants to renew...there can be nothing better than continuity. However, I want to add one thing. I never understood one thing. It happened during our time in 2011 too. When you say that you want to win the World Cup an individual, doesn't matter who that is... this statement is not right."
"You are trying to win the World Cup for the entire country. And if you want to say such a thing then don't say it in the media. Keep it within yourself. The truth is, it is more important to win a World Cup for the nation. I was asked the same in 2011 when everyone said we were trying to win the World Cup for one individual, I said no I want to win the Cup for my country. I picked up the bat for my country. So Rohit probably shouldn't have said this."
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Gautam Gambhir's blunt take on Rohit Sharma's comment about former India skipper before ODI World Cup 2023
Rahul Dravid's contract also expired with the side. Now VVS Laxman has been managing the side. As per reports, Dravid is not interested in extending the contract. Former India skipper Gautam Gambhir believes that Dravid should be given an extension
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India lost the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. The squad performed beautifully in the tournament, winning 10 games in a row. The loss in the final for the Men in Blues meant the long wait for the major trophy continued. After the final, head coach Rahul Dravid's contract also expired with the side. Now, VVS Laxman has been managing the side.
As per reports, Dravid is not interested in extending the contract. However, former India skipper Gautam Gambhir believes that Dravid should be given an extension as one match cannot define the character of the coach and the team as well. Now, some new reports claim that the former skipper has been offered a contract extension, but there is no confirmation of whether he has accepted the offer or not.
India is currently playing Australia in the 5-match T20I series. The Men in Blue are currently leading the series 2-1 and will face the Aussies in the fourth game at Raipur. Both the teams are playing their second-string side with the majority of the senior players rested after the mega tournament.
His contract should be renewed automatically: Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir said on Sportskeeda, "The way India have played in the World Cup, his contract should be renewed automatically. It will be very bad if you judge a coach by just one match. Whatever is with the players, its the same for the coach. Every player. every coach wants to win the World Cup for the team. So, if he wants to renew...there can be nothing better than continuity. However, I want to add one thing. I never understood one thing. It happened during our time in 2011 too. When you say that you want to win the World Cup an individual, doesn't matter who that is... this statement is not right."
"You are trying to win the World Cup for the entire country. And if you want to say such a thing then don't say it in the media. Keep it within yourself. The truth is, it is more important to win a World Cup for the nation. I was asked the same in 2011 when everyone said we were trying to win the World Cup for one individual, I said no I want to win the Cup for my country. I picked up the bat for my country. So Rohit probably shouldn't have said this."