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'We Will Expect Him To Be The Way He Is': Gambhir On Pant's Test Vice-captaincy Snub
Lucknow Super Giants: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence on Rishabh Pant's removal as Test vice-captain, saying that the team management does not want the wicketkeeper-batter to change his natural style of play, but the 28-year-old must improve his ability to read match situations in international cricket.
Pant was replaced by KL Rahul as India's Test vice-captain ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, a move that sparked widespread debate. The leadership change came after the left-hander endured a disappointing Test series against South Africa, where India were whitewashed 0-2, and a below-par IPL 2026 season with the Lucknow Super Giants.
Addressing the issue during a pre-match press conference, Gambhir made it clear that the team management continues to back Pant's aggressive approach.
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