New Delhi: In a bid to end the ignominy of 14 consecutive test defeats abroad, the Indian team not only have to play out of their skins but the contribution of the seniors would be a major factor feels Gautam Gambhir’s childhood coach, Sanjay Bhardwaj.
Bhardwaj expressed belief that his prodigy would shine in the coming England tour. “Gambhir has always been a good student of the game and that is why he has been able to make a comeback to the team. Off late he has been working very hard — practising at the nets both morning and evening for three to four hours,” Bhardwaj said.
On questioning that who should open the batting in the first test at Trent Bridge, Bhardwaj was quick to point out that Vijay and Gambhir would be the ideal pair to see off the new ball. “Dhawan is also a good player but he is someone who likes to play shots from ball one. In English conditions, one needs to settle down and counter the new ball in the seaming track,” Bhardwaj told TOI.
