Gambhir Backs Young Indian Team, Discusses Bumrah and England’s Draw Decision

Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, lauded the efforts of India’s young Test team following the fourth Test against England. Despite England’s dominant performance, India showed resilience, with Jadeja and Sundar’s centuries leading to a draw. In the press conference, Gambhir responded to questions about the team’s current phase, clarifying that ‘inexperience’ was the key factor, rather than a transition. He highlighted the team’s spirit and the learning opportunity provided by the match. Regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s potential participation in the final Test, Gambhir stated that a decision was pending. He also commented on England’s decision to end the match in a draw as Jadeja and Sundar approached their centuries, stating his belief that they deserved the opportunity to reach the milestone. Gambhir emphasized the importance of allowing players to achieve such milestones, especially given the context of the match.