India has lost a Test series at home for the first time since 2012. New Zealand defeated the host team by 8 wickets in the first test. And in the second test match, we were defeated by 113 runs. In this way, Team India has lagged behind in the series by 0-2. Now, to save his credibility, he needs to win the third Test match starting from November 1.

Now Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence on the disappointing performance of the Indian team. He said that he is feeling sad about losing the series. But it is expected that the players will learn from the mistakes and perform better in the third Test to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Gambhir also stressed that players should not be sad after a Test defeat, whether it is playing at home or in overseas conditions.

Only that injury will make us better – Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir said in the press conference before the third Test, “Obviously, it is sad. And it’s good that it’s hurting because it should make us sad. Every time you lose a game, whether at home or away, it must be sad. That hurt will only make us better. Sometimes people say that there should be no pain. But it should hurt.”

He further said, “When you are playing for your country, what is wrong in being in that position? Especially for the youth, as much as it is hurting them, I am sure they will keep pushing themselves to keep getting better. Because we want to see them exactly like that. Pushing myself every day to become a better cricketer. And something special has to be done. Because if we have the results like we had in Kanpur, we can also have similar results. And take that hit and keep moving forward.”

Since Gambhir became the coach, India lost the ODI series against Sri Lanka, while recently lost the Test series against the Kiwis at home. Speaking on this, Gambhir said that he never expected an easy performance in international cricket. But he wants his players to keep working hard and prepare well if the results go in their favor.