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Former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann has refused to coach the Indian national cricket team due to criticism from Gautam Gambhir.
The Indian national cricket team is under tremendous pressure. This is because things have not been good for them over the past few months, especially in Test cricket. They defeated New Zealand 3-0 at home and have now been struggling to qualify for the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Gautam Gambhir under huge pressure over team’s poor performance in Test cricket
This has put head coach Gautam Gambhir under a lot of pressure due to the team’s poor performance. The Indian national cricket team has struggled with the bat in the ongoing series, especially since the last few series, senior batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have both No runs.
Gautam Gambhir has also faced a lot of criticism for his selections related to the team and various reports suggest that the BCCI will hold discussions with him soon. The fact that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were not dismissed at all did not help the head coach at all and talks of big name players retiring also emerged.
Darren Lehmann talks Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement
Talking about the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Darren Lehman said it will be a call for these two players who have been part of the Indian team for a long time Great player. He also said that Indian cricket has depth and added that Yashasvi Jaiswal will be the next superstar. Speaking to PTI, Darren Lehmann said:
“Look, whenever they decide to give up, no matter what happens in the next few days, they have been great players for Team India for a long time. Now, actually, we are seeing young players starting to step up for Team India And going into the tournament Indian cricket has a lot of depth and I wouldn’t be too worried.
“Whenever these two decide to retire, there will be a lot of talented youngsters and Indian cricket will be in a good position. Oh, superstar. One of the best players I have ever seen. He (Jaiswal) ) and Harry Brooke are two of the next generation players. They’re good players people will say, he played well in Melbourne, he did well in Perth and he’s come a long way on this tour. ” added Darren Lehmann.
It would be an honor to work with the Indian national team but I’m tired of international cricket – Darren Lehmann
Darren Lehmann also heaped praises on Jasprit Bumrah, saying he will be the next in line after Rohit Sharma ends his career Captain of India. He rated the Indian pacer higher than Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath, adding that he will become a successful leader. Darren Lehmann added:
“I think after Rohit retires, he (Bumrah) will be the next captain. His performance in Perth was outstanding. He is the best bowler I have ever seen on the field. I have seen Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath and others, but I haven’t seen a bowler like Jasprit Bumrah since Mitchell Johnson’s Ashes win in 2013-14 impact in a single series, which Bumrah There have been 30 games where the results have been very similar and when he got the chance to lead India, he performed very well.”
Darren Lehmann was also asked if he would be considered as head coach of the Indian team. To this, he added that it would be an honor to work with the Indian team but he was tired of international cricket.
“It would be an honor to work with the Indian national team but I’m tired of international cricket. I just want the youngsters to get better,” Darren Lehmann said.
