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Ponting should not think about India but about Australia – Gambhir
Now when Gautam Gambhir was asked about this statement of Ricky Ponting, he said that what has Ricky Ponting done for Indian cricket? Well if he thinks about Australian cricket. He doesn't need to worry about Virat or Rohit. Gambhir further said that Virat-Rohit have achieved a lot. They don't need to prove anything. He is very focused on his game and works hard.
Virat-Rohit's form cannot be ignored
Gautam Gambhir has praised Virat-Rohit a lot but their current form cannot be ignored. Rohit has scored only 588 runs in 11 matches this year at an average of 29.40, which includes 2 centuries. Whereas Virat Kohli has scored only 250 runs in 12 innings of 6 Tests at an average of 22.72 with 1 half-century. To reach the final of the World Test Championship, India has to defeat Australia 4-1 and for this the role of Virat and Rohit becomes important.
If not Rohit, Bumrah will be the captain-Gambhir
On the other hand, the discussion has intensified regarding whether Rohit Sharma will play the first Test in Australia or not. It is being said that he will not go to Australia. Then Gautam Gambhir had said that nothing can be said yet about whether Rohit Sharma will play the first Test in Australia or not. Its decision will be taken before the start of the series. In such a situation, the question arises that if Rohit does not go to Australia, then who will be the captain? In response to which Gambhir took the name of Jasprit Bumrah. He said that he is the vice-captain of the team and will captain it. Earlier, many names like Virat, Pant were being discussed for captaincy in place of Rohit. But, Gambhir has now clarified the situation in this matter.