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New Delhi: Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir shared a strong opinion on India’s ODI performance, especially after senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the playing eleven, he said that India should not feel normal or relaxed after defeats in big matches, according to him, losses must be treated seriously when the team has world-class players, he feels that having big names does not automatically guarantee victory, performance on the field must speak louder than reputation, Gambhir wants the team to learn quickly from mistakes, he believes mindset matters as much as skill.
Gambhir pointed out that Indian fans and media must avoid celebrating “good effort after losing,” he explained that a winning culture is built when the team expects victory every time it plays, he said countries like Australia never praise their team after losing, they simply work harder to fix weaknesses, Gambhir believes India should follow a similar mentality, he emphasized that strong teams do not get carried away by emotional reactions, instead they stay focused on the end result, he added that performance under pressure defines champions.
The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli created excitement among fans who hoped their presence would improve the batting lineup, Gambhir appreciated their experience and leadership on the field, but he also said that experience alone cannot decide outcomes, every match requires new planning and fresh energy, he believes young players should learn from these seniors and take responsibility instead of waiting for them to carry the innings, Gambhir highlighted that teamwork in cricket is more important than individual reputation, he said every player must contribute regularly for consistent success.
India has performed well in many bilateral series but has struggled in crucial moments of major tournaments, Gambhir said this pattern needs to change quickly, he pointed out that cricket fans want their team to finish strong in big games, not just perform well in early stages, he believes pressure situations highlight the real character of the team, the ability to stay calm and strong decides the winner, Gambhir mentioned that India has the skill but must improve decision-making during tough moments, he said mental strength must become a major training focus.
Gambhir suggested that India must look closely at team balance, especially in bowling combinations for ODIs, he believes sharp fast bowling and accurate spin support are equally important, fielding intensity must remain high throughout the match, he added that energy on the field lifts the confidence of bowlers, Gambhir also said that batting depth should be backed with smart shot selection, he reminded that careless mistakes have cost India important matches before, he wants India to stay disciplined across all departments.
Gambhir cited examples of teams like Australia and England who analyze losses deeply and train harder afterward, he said these teams focus on improvement instead of emotional reactions, Gambhir urged Indian players to follow a similar strict routine, he believes that constant learning keeps a team sharp in long series, adapting to different pitch conditions is also necessary, Gambhir stressed that winning abroad should become a major long-term goal, he said global consistency defines true champions.
India will continue to play many important matches in the coming months, Gambhir said the mindset going forward must be strong and confident, victories must be earned with planning and teamwork, he hopes that senior players guide youngsters and create a winning attitude, India has the talent to become dominant, but the approach must be serious and focused, Gambhir believes that honesty in performance review is essential, and the nation expects strong results on the international stage.
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