Gautam Gambhir: Kohli and Sharma Will Be Crucial for India’s Champions Trophy Campaign
With Champions Trophy 2025 getting closer with each passing day, India is gearing up to fight for the top spots in the tournament. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed confidence that star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can add immense value to the team despite their recent poor form.
Admiration for Rohit and Virat
Gambhir shared his comment on Saturday in Mumbai, where the annual BCCI awards ceremony was held. As emphasized by the coach, Rohit and Virat are invaluable in the locker room. They love their country and want to achieve high results. This is even though they already have many wins in their careers. “The players remain hungry for success, so everyone has the right to expect strong performances at CT 2025,” opined Gambhir.
Concentration Above All
Gautam Gambhir reminded journalists that India has only three matches in the CT group stage. Therefore, the cost of a mistake could be fatal. The coach expects the team to start with a win and build on that success on the way to the title. We must not lose concentration for a second.
Every Game is Important
Fans are particularly looking forward to the game between India and Pakistan on February 23 in Dubai. However, Gambhir said that the team is going to the tournament to do well in each match, whether three or five. So, the game against Pakistan is undoubtedly important, but it is essential concerning the Indian team’s entire journey to CT 2025. That’s why the players will take every opponent seriously.
Fresh Ideas, Dedication, and Fearlessness
Gambhir also praised Suryakumar Yadav. According to the coach, the Indian T20I captain has successfully brought fresh ideas to the squad after Sharma and Kohli left the shortest format. Gautam stated that he and Suryakumar have a unified approach to the team’s game: dedication and fearlessness. He praised the team’s skills and temperament. Gambhir also expressed his admiration for their performance in the last six months.
