{"id":91224,"date":"2025-03-04T22:58:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/gautam-gambhir-dismisses-criticism-of-indias-advantage-in-dubai-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T22:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T22:58:20","slug":"gautam-gambhir-dismisses-criticism-of-indias-advantage-in-dubai-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/gautam-gambhir-dismisses-criticism-of-indias-advantage-in-dubai-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Gautam Gambhir dismisses criticism of India&#8217;s advantage in Dubai | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"flex items-center text-center\"><figcaption class=\"text-3 font-sans uppercase mr-3 whitespace-no-wrap\"><span class=\"ls-art\">Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article<\/span><\/figcaption><audio class=\"h-5 w-60 sm:w-80 rounded-none\" preload=\"metadata\" controlslist=\"noplaybackrate nodownload\" id=\"tts\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250304193517672-WmLbR.mp3\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir strongly rejected claims that India enjoys an advantage in the playing conditions of Dubai following their four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final.<\/p>\n<p>The 2013 champions became the first team to secure a spot in the final after overcoming Australia by four wickets on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>At a press conference on Tuesday, Gambhir addressed the accusations of India benefiting from Dubai&#8217;s conditions, calling them baseless and unfounded.<\/p>\n<p>He stated, &#8220;Even if this tournament was held in Pakistan, we would have still gone with two spinners. The idea that we have some kind of edge in Dubai is completely unfounded.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gambhir went on to highlight that the Indian team hadn\u2019t practiced even a single day at the Dubai International Stadium. Instead, their training was conducted at the ICC Cricket Academy, which has different conditions from the main venue.<\/p>\n<p>He further refuted the criticisms, saying, &#8220;Tell me, when and where has India played a tournament under these current Dubai conditions? I can\u2019t remember.&#8221; He added that Dubai\u2019s conditions were unfamiliar to all teams, including India, pointing out that the pitches don\u2019t favor India in any special way.<\/p>\n<p>The former cricketer also responded to critics who focus on players&#8217; statistics, such as runs and wickets, rather than their impact on the game.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As journalists, you look at the numbers and statistics. We analyze the impact a player has on the game. Scoring big runs doesn\u2019t make a player great if it doesn\u2019t influence the outcome of the match,&#8221; he\u00a0explained.<\/p>\n<p>Gambhir expressed full confidence in his team\u2019s abilities, stating, &#8220;Our players have excelled in every department of the game. Each one of them has taken responsibility and shown the hunger to win. But the job isn\u2019t done yet; there\u2019s still one crucial match to win.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Addressing ongoing criticism of the team selection, Gambhir dismissed it, stating, &#8220;We don\u2019t care about criticism from outsiders. Our focus is solely on the performance of the players and the success of the team.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the team now focusing on the final, Gambhir\u2019s remarks reflect the determination and confidence within the camp, as they aim for another Champions Trophy victory.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen\u00a0to\u00a0article Indian cricket team coach Gautam Gambhir strongly rejected claims that India enjoys an advantage in the playing conditions of Dubai following their four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final. The 2013 champions became the first team to secure a spot in the final after overcoming Australia by four wickets on Tuesday. 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