Gautam Gambhir, the Indian team’s head coach, did not hold back following India’s victory over Pakistan. During a brief appearance on the Sony Sports Network, Gambhir discussed the team’s performance, then turned his attention to Irfan Pathan, a guest on the show.
Gambhir offered Pathan a lesson in integrity, stating that honesty is vital. He asserted that honesty in the dressing room makes everything easier. Gambhir extended this to Indian cricket, suggesting honesty is necessary everywhere, including commentary and studio discussions.
To clarify his message, Gambhir used an analogy: you can only compare oranges to oranges. He suggested that offering commentary and opinions is easy, but one must remember that the team is in transition. Gambhir feels supporting the team, as the support staff is doing, is crucial in these circumstances.
Though Gambhir did not explicitly name Irfan Pathan, it was evident whom he was addressing. He thanked Irfan Pathan and encouraged him to be honest. Gambhir’s remarks may have been due to previous statements by Irfan Pathan, potentially critical of the Indian team, made during commentary or studio appearances.