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Gambhir Declares 'Indian Cricket Is Important' and Champions First-Class Priority

Speaking during the third Test at Lord’s he responded to criticism of India’s 4-12 Test record by stressing shared accountability through an open dressing-room culture.

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Overview

  • Gambhir told Sony Sports Network that every opinion on the team’s dressing room matters and that selflessness is key, stating “Gautam Gambhir is not important. Indian cricket is important.”
  • He identified first-class cricket as the most vital format for player development back home amid India’s quest to revive its Test fortunes.
  • The former World Cup-winning batsman flew home to support his ailing mother before the Leeds Test, illustrating the personal-professional balance he champions.
  • Under his tenure India has won just four of 12 Tests, suffering a 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand and a 1-3 away defeat to Australia.
  • His Test struggles contrast with white-ball triumphs, including the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 win and a dynamic T20I side led by Suryakumar Yadav.