Former India pacer Ashish Nehra has confidently asserted that there won’t be any tension between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir as they reunite in the Indian dressing room, with Gambhir taking on the role of India’s coach during the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
While both Kohli and Gambhir have had heated moments on the field, they seemed to have buried the hatchet during the 2024 IPL season, engaging in warm conversations.
Ashish Nehra express confidence in the new Indian Coach
Nehra acknowledges that both men are passionate individuals. When they play for a team, they can be fierce competitors against the opposition. However, once inside the dressing room, they unite for the team’s cause. With Kohli’s 16-17 years of experience and Gambhir’s seasoned approach, Nehra expects them to work harmoniously.
“Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are two very passionate individuals. Whenever they play for a team, they can turn up against the opposition. But, when they are together in a dressing room, they are together, united for the team. You’re talking about Virat Kohli, who has an experience of over 16-17 years, Gautam Gambhir is also experienced. The things on the outside, people get an impression about it. It’s not just Gambhir and Kohli, there are so many players who have had on-field spats in the past, but when they play together for a team, they have done well as a player, as coach-captain, as a coach and senior player,” said Nehra.
Nehra praises Gambhir’s upfront and transparent nature. Gambhir speaks his mind, which is essential for effective coaching. Despite their different coaching styles, Nehra believes they can collaborate effectively as coaches, captains, and senior players.
“Gautam Gambhir is upfront, transparent which is great. He keeps it clear and speaks his mind. That’s very important. Yes, I agree, everybody has their own style (of coaching), to operate with the coach, captain and player. I don’t see any problem with these two and where they are in their careers,” said Nehra.
India will start the tour of Sri Lanka on July 27 with the T20I series. Kohli will be expected to join the squad before the ODI series begins on August 2.
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