Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:03am on 05 Jun 2026,Friday Sports
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended Rishabh Pant after his removal as India's Test vice-captain, stressing that the wicketkeeper-batter should not alter his natural attacking style. However, Gambhir emphasized the importance of adapting to match situations and playing with greater awareness in the longer format. While KL Rahul has reportedly taken over the vice-captaincy role, Gambhir made it clear that Pant remains a key leader within the dressing room. The coach's remarks come ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, where Pant will be expected to balance aggression with responsibility as a senior member of the squad. (PC: X)
