‘Try doing right things even if the whole world is against you’ – Gautam Gambhir reveals his ideologies during playing career

Gautam Gambhir. (Photo Source: Star Sports)

Gautam Gambhir is all set to usher in a new era in Indian Cricket after being officially appointed as the head coach earlier this week. The feisty former player is known for his straightforward takes on various topics including cricket and many believe that his competitive spirit will take the Indian team to greater heights in the near future.

On Friday, July 12, Star Sports posted a video where Gambhir spoke about his mentality during his illustrious playing career. He said he tried to be as honest to his profession as possible and the results followed. The 42-year-old also asserted that it is important for players to do what they feel is right without worrying about the obstacles they might face.

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“There’s only one message, that try and play with honesty. Try and be as honest as you can to your profession. Obviously, results will follow. When I picked up the bat, I never thought of results.  I never thought that I’m going to score these many runs. I’ve always believed that I have to be as honest as I can to my profession. Live on certain principles, live on certain values. Try and do the right things. Try and do things even if you think the whole world is against you. But your heart believes that you’re doing the right thing for the best interest of the team,” Gambhir said in the video.

Gambhir said that his actions were always in the best interest of the team. He urged the youngsters to always try and deliver what their teams need from them without thinking about their personal benefits.

“Whether I’ve been aggressive on the cricket field, whether I’ve had confrontations with people, just because it was all in the best interest of the team. Try and do that, because ultimately it’s the team that matters, not an individual. So, go out there and only think of one thing, that try and make your team win. Whichever team you play for, because that is what team sports demands. It is not an individual sport where you think about your own self. It is a team sport, where it is the team that comes first. You’re probably the last one that comes in the entire line-up,” the Delhi-born added.

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Gambhir, who replaced Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach, is set to take charge from the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, where India are set to play three T20Is and as many ODIs. The T20I leg will be played in Pallekele before the action shifts to Colombo for the 50-over matches.