Rohit, Gambhir Get Commanding Message from Gavaskar: ‘Can’t Win from Hotel Rooms

Before the third Test, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar talked extensively about India’s preparations and urged the team to make the most of the long break.

Sunil Gavaskar, the former captain of India, was blunt in his advice, telling the team to use the prolonged break following the loss to Adelaide to concentrate on their areas of weakness rather than resting and relaxing in the city. With a strong effort that saw them win in only two and a half days, Australia leveled the five-match series 1-1 on Sunday by defeating India by a commanding 10-wicket margin in the second Test.

India was knocked out for 175 in their second innings after beginning Day 3 at 128/5. Although Nitish Kumar Reddy’s quick yet heroic knock of 42 stood out, his cavalier comeback was unable to stop a crushing loss. In just 3.2 overs, Australia easily reached the required 19 runs to win, securing a commanding victory.

failings made worse by their older players’ difficulties. The two most seasoned players in the team, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, appeared to be in their latter years and provided little opposition to the Australian pacers.

Without a reliable companion at the other end, India’s bowling attack was ineffectual despite Jasprit Bumrah’s heroic efforts with the ball. India will need to make significant changes if they are to compete successfully in the remaining Test matches of the series after only lasting 81 overs overall in both innings.

According to Gavaskar, India should participate in specific practice sessions and dedicate time to correcting their errors in Adelaide.

“Assume that the rest of the series will consist of three matches. Ignore that the series consists of five matches. I would prefer that the Indian squad practice over the next several days. You came here to play cricket, therefore you can’t be sitting in your hotel room. Practice sessions can be held in the morning or the afternoon, but don’t squander the two days practicing all day. “If it had lasted five days, you would have been here playing a Test,” Gavaskar told Star Sports.

Coach and captain accountability

The former captain of India went on to say that the captain and coach should be the only ones in charge of leading the extra practice sessions, claiming that players would probably not volunteer to participate if given the option.

“You must allow yourself time to settle into a groove. Your bowlers lack rhythm, and you lack runs. Only the coach and captain should rely on the optional practice. “Hey, you bowled 40 overs in the match or you scored 150, so you don’t need to come to practice,” the coach may remark. Instead of the players, they ought to be the ones offering the alternatives. “The players will definitely say, ‘No, I’ll be staying in my room,’ if it’s up to them,” Gavaskar added.

Indian cricket isn’t like that. Playing for India is an honor and a pleasure, and I calculated how many days they would be here; they will be here for 57 days. They received 30 days off, which included 25 days for the five tests and two days for the PM’s XI match. They are receiving two days here and an additional day in Perth. Therefore, I kindly ask that they come here and practice.

Gavaskar went on to list Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two batting mainstays who also had a difficult Adelaide Test. The former India batsman said that although the two may be excused from playing because they have visited Australia several times, the kids should definitely be participating in practice.

Since Rohit and Kohli are seniors and have practiced here several times, it’s okay if you don’t want them to come. Gavaskar said, “But let the others, the kids, come here and practice.”