"From The Outside...": Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir Receive Mammoth 'Mentality' Praise

03.10.2024 - 06:25 sports.ndtv.com

Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Tamim Iqbal was all praise for India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir for the mentality shown by their side during the second Test match in Kanpur.

The first three days of the match was impacted by rain and wet outfield but India came out swinging on Day 4 and their aggressive batting show paved the way for victory.

India broke the record for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 in Tests and on Tuesday, they bowled out Bangladesh for the second time in the match.

Tamim praised the approach and grit shown by the Indian cricket team before adding that such a tactic is only possible if there if full support from the coach and the captain. "When Bangladesh play against Zimbabwe there's a lot to lose for Bangladesh, not a lot to gain.

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