Gautam Gambhir stands firm on World Cup message. (Photo: BCCI)
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Moneycontrol07-12-2025, 11:11

Gambhir: WC 2 years away, focus on youth development over current star form

  • Gautam Gambhir emphasizes focusing on the present and developing young talent, despite recent heroics from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as the ODI World Cup is two years away.
  • Kohli and Rohit delivered strong performances in the recent ODI series against South Africa, with Kohli winning Player of the Series and Rohit scoring two fifties.
  • Gambhir aims to balance experienced players with a fresh core, praising contributions from both groups.
  • Gambhir highlighted the development of Harshit Rana as a bowling all-rounder, crucial for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
  • Young seamers Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna also impressed Gambhir with their performances in the series.

Why It Matters: India's cricket future hinges on balancing veteran stars and new talent.

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