New Delhi . Both the teams are in action mode regarding the BorderGavaskar Trophy, and the period of sharp statements has also started. Meanwhile, former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has given a big statement regarding Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Tim Paine has expressed concern over Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir's recent comments towards Ricky Ponting, saying that the biggest concern for the visiting team in the upcoming BorderGavaskar Trophy could be their inability to remain calm under pressure.
Ponting had said that he is worried about the form of Virat Kohli. He has scored two Test centuries in the last five years. But Gambhir hit back in the press conference saying, “What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket? He should be talking about Australia.”
After this Ponting said that Gambhir is an easily angry person. I knew he would react similarly.
“I don't like this thing. It's not a good sign for cricket, because he was just asked a very simple question,” Paine said on SEN radio. “I think maybe he still sees Ricky as that person. Who he's playing against, but Ricky is a commentator now. He gets paid to give his opinion, and his opinion was spot on.
“Virat's performance is declining, it is definitely a matter of concern. But for me, the biggest concern for India is not Rohit Sharma's batting, not Virat Kohli's batting but his coach and his inability to remain calm under pressure. He has the ability to achieve.”
The first of the five Test matches of the BorderGavaskar Trophy between Australia and India will start on November 22 in Perth. After this, matches will be held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
Paine also believes in former head coach Ravi Shastri, who was the architect of India's two Test series wins in Australia. He gave a new energy to the team with his calm attitude. Which is perhaps difficult to come by during Gambhir's tenure.
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