Gautam Gambhir fought with Ricky Ponting for Virat Kohli, told who would captain Australia?

If it is a tour of Australia, then the atmosphere will be heated. And, it has already started with the statements. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting targeted Virat Kohli, and now Gautam Gambhir has given a befitting reply to him. Gambhir took Ponting to task in the press conference before leaving for Australia. While answering questions related to Virat Kohli, he advised Ponting to limit himself to Australian cricket.

What did Ponting say about Virat?

Before we explain in detail what Gautam Gambhir said, let us first know about the verbal attack that Ricky Ponting has made on Virat Kohli. Ponting said that Virat has scored only 2 centuries in the last 5 years. If it was any other player, he would not have been able to remain in the team after such a performance.

Ponting should think about Australia, not India - Gambhir

When Gautam Gambhir was questioned on this statement of Ponting before leaving for Australia, he said that what has Ricky Ponting done for Indian cricket? It is better that he thinks about Australian cricket. He does not need to worry about Virat or Rohit.

Gambhir further said that Virat and Rohit have achieved a lot. They do not need to prove anything. They are very focused on their game and work hard continuously.

The form of Virat-Rohit cannot be ignored

Gautam Gambhir has praised Virat and Rohit 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. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has scored only 250 runs in 12 innings of 6 Tests at an average of 22.72 with 1 half-century. India needs to beat Australia 4-1 to reach the final of the World Test Championship and for this, the role of Virat and Rohit becomes important.

If not Rohit, Bumrah will be the captain- Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir said that nothing can be said right now about whether Rohit Sharma will play the first Test in Australia or not. This decision will be taken before the series starts. In such a situation, when the question was asked that if Rohit is not there then who will be the captain? In response to this, Gambhir took the name of Jaspreet Bumrah. He said that he is the vice-captain of the team, he will captain. Earlier, many names like Virat, Pant were also doing the rounds for captaincy in place of Rohit. But, Gambhir has now clarified the situation in this matter.