Regular Captain Kohli’s paternity leave, which will allow him to fail the last three tests, has been the focal point of discussions in the run-up to the India tour of Australia.
Gavaskar said: “If you take a look, India has won every time Virat was not there, be it the Dharamshala Test against Australia, the Afghanistan Test, the Nidahas Trophy or the Asian Cup in 2018. Indian players tend to increase their I play when he is not around. They understand that they have to make up for his absence, “Gavaskar told TOI on Friday.
Gavaskar, however, believes that captaining the team in Kohli’s absence will give Ajinkya Rahane a sense of security.
“It is going to be difficult for Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. Both players have to work hard. The captaincy will really help Rahane. You will feel much more secure and in control of situations. The selection committee is clear about who should lead in Virat’s absence and has done well as a test captain, ”Gavaskar said during an interaction organized by Sony Network, the tour’s official broadcaster, which begins with the first ODI on November 27.
Gavaskar also feels that it is imperative to leave Pujara alone and not force him to deliver a more aggressive brand of attack. Cricket.
“Pujara should be allowed to play the game he knows best. That’s what brought you here. You don’t manipulate a player’s aptitude or natural temperament. Since you never told Sehwag how to play, no one should tell Pujara how to get runs as long as he’s getting the runs and the hundreds, “Gavaskar said, adding,” If you leave him alone and don’t push him, that will work in his favor. from India.
“He is so stable that others can score around him and take shots.”
With Rohit Sharma evolving as captain, there has also been an intense debate over whether India should adopt the split captaincy approach. However, Gavaskar feels that a particular topic should be discussed only after the Australia tour.
“That (discussion) is after the Australian tour. Let’s focus on this tour because it will be very important not only for Indian cricket, but also for world cricket. This is a very different Australian side than he will be facing this time. What this pandemic has taught us is not to look too far ahead, “he said.
The lack of continuity in India’s XIs has also been one of the problems that has been criticized in the recent past.
“I don’t know what the current players will think about continuity. Sometimes continuity can make players feel satisfied. Some players get nervous when changes are made after each game. You have to strike a balance, ”said the legendary India starter.
R Ashwin has often failed to inspire confidence in the team’s management on road tours, but Gavaskar believes the spinner can add depth with his hitting and that he should be a regular.
“Ashwin playing, with his experience and hunger for success, would give the team an advantage. But again it depends on the conditions. But someone with almost 400 proving grounds would be a regular on most other test teams. ”
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