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'Just reports, not truth': Gambhir on dressing room unrest
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Asserting that "debates" in the dressing room should not come out in public domain, India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday said he has had some "honest" conversations with his players as only performance can help them stay in the set-up.
Gambhir also side-stepped queries on whether out-of-form skipper Rohit Sharma will get a place in the final XI for the fifth and final Test against Australia starting on Friday.
Amid speculation of unrest in the dressing room, the feisty head coach sought to douse the fire by declaring that they were "just reports, not truth". Stern words and honest conversations are a part of the game, but they don’t belong in the public domain."
In his candid remarks, Gambhir underlined the ethos of accountability that drives the Indian team. "Indian cricket will remain in safe hands as long as honest people stay in the dressing room. The only thing that keeps you here is performance," he said.
The head coach stressed the importance of frank discussions, stating, "Honesty is vital. There were honest words spoken because that is what this team is built on."
Gambhir also clarified that his interactions with senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been strictly professional and centred around on-field success. "Every individual knows the areas they need to work on. Our conversations have been singularly focused on how to win Test matches," he stated.
