Australia triumphed over India by six wickets in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, sealing a 3-1 series victory. During the post-match press conference, Indian coach GautamGambhir emphasized the importance of domestic cricket for player development, stating, “To keep the dressing room happy, I have to be honest and fair to everyone. I would like everyone to play domestic cricket.”

Indian head coach GautamGambhir addressed the heated exchange between JaspritBumrah and Australian player Sam Konstas during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gambhir firmly stated, “He had no right to be talking to JaspritBumrah when Usman Khawaja was taking time.” He emphasized that cricket is a tough sport for tough individuals and criticized the notion that Bumrah’s actions were intimidating.

Gambhir also reflected on the positives from India’s performance in the series, highlighting players on their first tour to Australia. He praised Mohammad Siraj’s relentless spirit, noting, “His attitude was outstanding… running every ball despite not being 100% fit.” This fighting spirit exemplified the team’s resilience throughout the challenging series.

On the topic of Rohit Sharma’s decisions amid reports of dressing room controversy, Gambhir defended the captain’s choices, asserting that team interests must come first. He acknowledged that every player understands their role and contribution to the team.

Additionally, Gambhir lauded JaspritBumrah for leading the bowling unit effectively, stating, “Bumrah has been fantastic… it was a brilliant series from his point of view.” Despite India’s loss in the series finale and Bumrah’s absence due to back spasms, Gambhir maintained that the team should not rely solely on one player for success.