Gautam Gambhir responds to Virat Kohli with strong support for BCCI’s new family rule. The Indian coach believes players must focus on cricket during tours. He thinks representing the country should come first always.
The IND vs ENG 3rd Test continues at Lord’s Cricket Ground currently. Both teams stand equal at 1-1 in the series. This debate about family rules adds more drama to cricket.
Kohli criticized the new rule about limiting family time on tours. He feels players need their families to stay mentally strong. However, Gambhir disagrees with this view completely.
BCCI’s New Family Rule Explained
The BCCI created this rule after India lost 1-3 in Australia. Family members can stay only 14 days for long tours. Short tours allow families for just seven days maximum.
Tours lasting 45 days or longer follow the 14-day limit. Shorter tours have stricter rules for family presence. The board wants players to focus more on cricket.
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This rule change marks a big shift in team policies. Officials believe it will help players concentrate better. They want to improve India’s performance in future series.
Gautam Gambhir’s Strong Support
Gautam Gambhir responds to Virat Kohli by defending the new policy strongly. He tells players that cricket is serious professional work. The coach says tours are not family holidays.
“Families are important, but you’ve got to understand one thing. You are here for a purpose. It’s not a holiday. You’re here for a huge purpose. You’ve got very few people in that dressing room or in this tour that get this opportunity to make the country proud. So yes, I’m not against not having families with us,” Gambhir said.
In his interview with Cheteshwar Pujara, Gambhir explained his thinking. He cannot “switch off” even after winning important matches. This shows his dedication to cricket completely.
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Different Views in the Cricket Community
Kohli worries that players might feel lonely without family support. He believes isolation can hurt players’ mental health badly. The star batsman wants players to stay relaxed.
Gautam Gambhir responds to Virat Kohli with opposite views about priorities. He thinks professional commitments must come first in cricket. The coach believes focus leads to better results.
The IND vs ENG 3rd Test shows how these debates affect cricket. Players need to balance their personal life with professional duties. Different coaches have different ideas about this balance.
