Joining gambhir

Kolkata Knight Riders: The focus in the run-up to India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka has been how new head coach Gautam Gambhir would fare in taking the team forward post the end of Rahul Dravid’s successful stint. Speaking after the practice session on Thursday, vice-captain Shubman Gill said so far, the intent and communication from Gambhir has been crystal clear.

“We have had just two net sessions so far, and this is my first time of working with him (Gambhir). But in the two sessions, the things he has spoken to me, what I found out is that his intent and communication is very clear – like what he wants out of the players and in us going about our business, his communication remains very clear,” said Gill to reporters.

Joining Gambhir in his support staff is assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, with whom Gill has worked during his time at the Kolkata Knight Riders from 2018 to 2021. “He is very hard-working in on-field matters. Till the time the players aren’t satisfied with their on-field skills practising, he also doesn’t go away and remains with them all the time, which I believe is his biggest specialty,” he added.