"We Don't Fear Anyone But...": India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Ahead Of Bangladesh Tests

18.09.2024 - 18:19 sports.ndtv.com

Ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir said his side "don't fear anyone" but have "respect for everyone." The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh will kick off on September 19 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Currently, Team India lead the WTC standings with a point percentage of 68.52. Their upcoming WTC series includes Bangladesh (two Tests, home), New Zealand (three Tests, home), and Australia (five Tests, away).

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gambhir congratulated Bangladesh on their two-match Test series win against Pakistan.

He praised Najmul Hossain Shanto's side, calling them a quality team. "I have always believed that we don't fear anyone, but we respect everyone.

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