Former Australia pacer Brett Lee backed the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, to succeed with the Blues as the team is “in safe hands” with him.
Gambhir was recently announced as India’s head coach by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2014.
The white-ball series, which begins on July 27, will be Gambhir’s first assignment with India. Lee believes that the former batter is someone who can keep the team united and build a solid structure.
“He's [Gautam Gambhir] done a terrific job every time he's had an opportunity. The Indian Premier League title with KKR is the best example. He's always been there, always at the top of his game. He finds a way to unite his players and graft his team together,” Lee told Times of India.
“He builds a solid structure. He has been a terrific player, and his aggression and winning attitude will help India. He has shone internationally as a player. India is in safe hands with Gautam Gambhir as coach. Congratulations to Rahul for finishing on a high.”
Earlier today, it was reported that Gambhir wants Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka which will begin on August 2.
The reason Gambhir wants the three senior players to feature in the Sri Lanka series is that after the matches, India will have a break of six weeks as they will then face Bangladesh in a home Test series in Chennai on September 19.
On the other hand, another senior member of the Indian cricket team, Hardik Panya, will miss the Sri Lanka series due to personal issues.
The Indian squads for the Sri Lanka series are likely to be announced today.
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