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Raina Backs Gambhir: Players Must Score Runs
25 Nov
Summary
- Suresh Raina defends Gautam Gambhir, stating players are responsible for scoring runs.
- Raina highlights team's white-ball success under Gambhir, including Champions Trophy win.
- Players need to improve application and communicate issues to coaches, Raina advises.
Suresh Raina has stepped in to defend head coach Gautam Gambhir as the Indian Test team faces a crisis. Raina asserted that the onus is on the players to perform and score runs, absolving Gambhir of blame for the team's recent performances. Highlighting Gambhir's success, Raina mentioned the team's triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy in white-ball cricket. He stated that coaches provide the process, but players must execute it on the field, suggesting that communication between players and coaches is key. Raina also advised players to enhance their on-field application and to communicate any difficulties they encounter. He believes that consistent performance in domestic cricket could translate to better international results, reinforcing the idea that player responsibility is paramount.
