Harbhajan Singh defends Gautam Gambhir against mounting criticism
Former spinner Harbhajan Singh praised India coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning why the coach bears the brunt of blame for recent Test losses.
Speaking to PTI, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh defended coach Gautam Gambhir amid criticism over the team's poor Test performances. Singh recalled Gambhir's role in winning the T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and Asia Cup, contrasting those achievements with recent whitewash defeats at home to New Zealand and South Africa. He described Gambhir as a dedicated, introverted player who once kept a close circle of friends that included Virender Sehwag, Amit Mishra and Munaf Patel.
According to Singh, Gambhir speaks bluntly and may seem difficult, but his focus is on a "play to win" philosophy rather than settling for draws. Singh urged the public to look beyond the coach's image and recognize his strategic insight.
Why it matters
The comments reflect ongoing debate over the direction of India's cricket leadership and its impact on team performance.
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