With a three-month interruption in the International Cricket Calendar in India, head coach Gautam Gambir The basics of the five -awaited series of five tests are already laid in England, starting at the end of June.
Gambhir Gambhir casts on the tour in England
In a movement aimed at strengthening India’s test cricket fortunes, Gambhir has decided to accompany the team of India ‘a’ on their tour in England, preceding the arrival of the senior team on June 20.
This decision marks a gap in established practices, because the BCCI generally rotates the coaches of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Pool for India ‘a’ and the U-19 assignments. The presence of Gambir alongside the development team means its commitment to the first -hand assessment of the reserve basin and a global understanding of the talent pipeline. The exact nature of its role – whether as observer or in a more active coaching capacity, alongside the head of the NCA VVS Laxman It remains to be seen.
According to reports, Gambir has actively engaged in strategic discussions, formulating a two -year roadmap in all formats, leading to the ODI 2027 World Cup. This ambitious plan also encompasses the world testing world championship and the T20 2026 World Cup. “Gambir has been in discussion with the BCCI since its return from Australia. He expressed his desire to travel with India “A” to have a clearer view of the reserve swimming pool “,” A BCCI source was cited in Times of India.
“India winning the Champions Trophy after Gambir’s insistence for some Jokers players, we can expect that it says more in the future”, “ the source added. This statement comes at a crucial moment, as the test of India’s test cricket has faced challenges since Gambir assumed its role.
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Evaluation of potential members of the test squad
Gambir, alongside the selector chief Ajit Agarkarhas identified the revitalization of India “A” towers as a key priority. “One of the identified crucial questions is to relaunch India” A “. There was only a “A” series after Dravid left the NCA and all of this was shadow tours for a series of marquee. Gambir also thinks that there must be more “A” tours. This is why he wants to take stock of the first -hand situation, “ The source has developed.
The “A” tour will serve as a platform to assess the potential members of the test team, senior players potentially participating to assess their form. The main areas of interest include the identification of a reliable reservoir, given the form of a fluctuating test of the captain Rohit Sharmaand strengthen the average order. Players love Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Karun Nair, Sarfaraz Khan, Washington Sundar And Shardul Thakur will be under control.
The result of the tour of India “A” will play an important role in the training of India’s strategy for the next series of five tests against England.
