India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has exuded confidence in his team’s ability to conquer any type of wicket prepared by Australia in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). Gambhir asserted that the Indian Test squad possesses the versatility to counter any surface.
India will embark on a five-match series against Australia, commencing on November 22 in Perth. Gambhir, who departed for Australia on Monday with the second batch of Indian players, emphasized that the team is well-equipped to handle any pitch conditions.
“We don’t control the wickets, we are ready for any kind of wicket. It’s their wish whatever they want to give. We are ready for any kind of condition and our bases are covered,” Gambhir declared. “If we play cricket to our best potential, then we can beat them.”
India will arrive in Australia 10 days prior to the first Test, providing ample time for acclimatization and practice on the bouncy Perth pitches. The team has canceled its practice match against India A to maximize net time and will train at the WACA. The match will be held at the Optus Stadium.
“I think 10 days, if we can get good, proper preparation before the start of the series, I think we’re going to be in really good shape. We’ve got a lot of experienced players who’ve been to Australia a lot many times. So their experience will come in handy for the young players as well,” Gambhir said.
“I’m sure these 10 days are going to be very crucial. Come the 22nd morning, I think we should be absolutely ready and ready to fire from ball one,” the head coach added.
Despite a disappointing 0-3 home Test series loss to New Zealand and the recent struggles of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Gambhir remains optimistic about India’s chances. He believes that the team’s experience and versatility will be key to success.
