Indian fast bowler Akash Deep revealed that Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has more faith in his skills than he has in himself.
The assertion came following India's five-Test series in England during the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy.
Akash Deep told that he got every support from coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill during the tour. He played three games in the series.
Strong Batting and Bowling Performances
During the fifth Test at The Oval, Akash Deep made an important contribution with the bat.
- He batted as night watchman in the second innings.
- He scored 66 runs.
- He formed a 131-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
This alliance assisted India in scoring a second innings total of 396 runs.
He shone with the ball in the Birmingham Test:
- Had 4 wickets in the first innings.
- Had 6 wickets in the second innings.
With 10 wickets overall, he was a key player in India's victory.
Appreciation for Gautam Gambhir
Akash Deep spoke of Gautam Gambhir as:
- A great coach who never fails to encourage the team.
- A man who has more faith in his players than they do in themselves.
Thoughts regarding Shubman Gill's Captaincy
Akash Deep also admired Shubman Gill for his captaincy:
- Described him as a great captain.
- Pointed out that Gill had already tested himself in the IPL.
- Asserted that Gill looked very experienced though this was his first experience as international captain.
- Spoke about Gill's relaxed demeanor and creative thoughts on the field.
He also remembered playing with Gill as captain in the Duleep Trophy of last year, and mentioned that the support of Gill was consistent.
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