Gautam Gambhir got ‘Lifeline’. (Photo- PTI)
India’s 336-run historic victory in Edgbaston Test against England not only equalized the five-match Test series 1-1, but also brought a big relief for Indian coach Gautam Gambhir. In this victory, captain Shubman Gill and his youth team played an important role, for which former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna warned Gambhir and said that this victory has proved that this victory has proved to be a ‘lifeline’ for him. Along with this, Khanna gave full credit for this great performance to Gill and his team.
Gautam Gambhir gets ‘Lifeline’
In the second Test played in Edgbaston, India won this ground for the first time in the history of Test cricket. Shubman Gill played brilliant innings of 269 in the first innings and 161 runs in the second innings, making India scored a huge score of 608 runs in front of England. At the same time, fast bowler Akash Deep destroyed England’s batting with 10 wickets. Mohammad Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja also gave a great game. This victory gave India a chance to return to the series and reduced the increasing pressure on Gambhir.
Actually, Gautam Gambhir took over as the head coach of the Indian cricket team in July 2024. His tenure began a great beginning, when India won the Champions Trophy title in Dubai. However, his coaching strategy in Test cricket began to be questioned. India lost 3–0 in the domestic series against New Zealand. After this, India also lost on the tour of Australia, due to which it could not make it to the finals of the World Test Championship (WTC). In the first Test against England, the five -wicket defeat in Leeds raised further questions on Gambhir’s strategy and selection.
Surinder Khanna warns a big warning
Surinder Khanna said in a conversation with IANS, ‘During Gambhir’s tenure, we have lost from New Zealand, Australia and the first Test, so they have got life here. The credit goes to Shubman Gill and the team. The confidence from here will be very high. Cricket is a game of magnificent uncertainty. If we play according to our ability, the results will come. Hopefully Bumrah will return, which will definitely be helpful. At this time, the weather situation is helpful for India, you never know when the bowling situation changes and the difficulties arise. Our team has T20 players who play with their aggressive attitude.
