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Published 07:33 IST, September 6th 2024

‘He’s Very One-Sided’: Rishabh Pant Reveals the BIG Shift in Team Vibe After Coach Gambhir’s Arrival

Team India star Rishabh Pant discussed the marked change in the team's dressing room atmosphere since Gautam Gambhir took charge as the team coach.

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Gautam Gambhir | Image: BCCI

The Indian Cricket Team went through a drastic change in terms of coaching staff as Rahul Dravid capped off his coaching stint with the Men in Blue. The BCCI went on to appoint Gautam Gambhir , which drew mixed reactions from the cricket fans. Coach Gambhir has a gargantuan task as they head into the team's Test cricket schedule. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant opened up on Coach GG's impact on the team and how he has changed the dynamics and the dressing room vibe.

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Rishabh Pant reveals how Gautam Gambhir 's mindset has changed Team India's dressing room vibe

While speaking to JioCinema ahead of the Duleep Trophy domestic tournament, Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant  spoke on the drastic shift in the team's dressing room vibe since Gautam Gambhir took charge. He expressed that while Dravid was balanced as a person and as a coach. But Gambhir has an aggressive mindset and all he focuses on is that the team has to win.

“I feel Rahul bhai was very balanced as a human being and as a coach. It could be both good and bad. There are positives and negatives, and it depends on where individuals want to focus. Gauti bhai (Gambhir) is more aggressive, he's very one-sided about the fact that you have to win. But you need to find the right balance and improve,” Rishabh Pant said.

Colombo: India's Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Rishabh Pant during a practice session (PTI)
Indian Cricket Team head coach Gautam Gambhir and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant interact with each other during a team training session | Image: PTI
   

Also Read: Duleep Trophy 2024: Rishabh Pant ’s Red-Ball Comeback Derailed by Fellow India Star Shubman Gill

Rishabh Pant has recently made his return to red-ball cricket at the Duleep Trophy domestic tournament. The wicketkeeper-batter represents Team India B, but his India compatriot Shubman Gill thwarted his much-awaited red-ball comeback.

Team India's attention will be on the upcoming Bangladesh Test series, who are currently riding strong after they defeated Pakistan 2-0 in away conditions. Pant looks to be assured of a red-ball return, but Dhruv Jurel, the upstart stumper-batter, could give him some competition after his heroics against England had made waves. He also shined in the Duleep trophy, and the competition for the wicketkeeper spot is about to get intense.      

Updated 07:33 IST, September 6th 2024