Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: India head coach Gautam Gambhir said dressing room ‘debates’ should not be made public and he spoke to the players ‘honestly’ as performance is what keeps them in the team. Amid reports of tension in the dressing room, Gambhir said that they are just reports, not the truth.
Gambhir said in the press conference before the fifth and final Test against Australia starting on Friday, “The discussion between the coach and the player should remain in the dressing room only.” Harsh words. These are just reports, not the truth.” He said, ”As long as honest people are in the dressing room, Indian cricket is in safe hands. Only one thing can keep you in the dressing room and that is performance.
He said, “What was said was honest and honesty is important.” Gambhir also said that he did not talk to senior batsman Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma about anything except the strategy to win the Test match. He said, “Every player knows where he needs to improve.” The only thing we have told him is how to win Test matches.” Gambhir also confirmed that fast bowler Akash Deep will not play the last Test due to back stiffness, although he did not reveal the option.
