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News India Live, Digital Desk: Indian Cricket Team: For a player struggling with poor form on the field, the support of a coach is no less than a lifesaver. One such scene was seen during the ongoing Test series between India and England, when young batsman Shubman Gill was going through a difficult phase of his career. Due to his frequent dismissals cheaply, he was in danger of being dropped from the team, but then Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir became the biggest support for him.
When Shubman Gill was under pressure
Shubman Gill had not made any big score in the last several innings. His bat remained silent even in the first two test matches against England. There was intense discussion in the corridors of cricket whether he would get a place in the playing eleven in the third test. Obviously, this pressure was clearly visible on Gill’s face also.
Gambhir’s ‘mid-practice talk’ catches attention
Amidst this chaos, a video of a practice session before the Visakhapatnam Test went viral, which attracted everyone’s attention. In this video, Shubman Gill was seen sitting alone in the nets and thinking something. Then head coach Gautam Gambhir came to him, placed his hand on his shoulder and talked to him alone for some time.
Although their conversation could not be heard clearly, it was clear from Gambhir’s body language that he was encouraging Gill. According to media reports, Gambhir assured Gill that he has the full support of the team management and he needs to play his natural game without any pressure.
This was not just a normal conversation, it was a coach’s way of expressing his confidence in his player. Gambhir explained to Gill that form comes and goes, but ability always remains with him.
Effect of coach’s trust visible
The effect of this encouragement by Gautam Gambhir was seen in the very next match. In the second innings of Visakhapatnam Test, when Team India was in dire need of a good innings, Shubman Gill scored a brilliant century (104 runs). This century was not only important for Gill’s confidence, but it also confirmed his place in the team.
This incident shows that cricket is not just a game of bat and ball, but it is also a game of self-confidence and mental strength. And how important the role of a coach becomes in this can be clearly understood from this story of Gautam Gambhir and Shubhman Gill.
