Kolkata : Indian Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly returned home ahead of 2nd Test of Border Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide.
India recorded famous victory at Perth hammering Australia by 295 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah as stand-in captain.
Following this Match, Gautam Gambhir has returned his home in India, informing the BCCI as ‘personal reason’.
This move was unplanned and he is expected to join the team right before the Pink Ball 2nd Test at Adelaide starting from December 6, 2024.
The Indian Express reported that Gambhir communicated his travel intentions to the BCCI, who approved his request without issue. “Gambhir has informed us that he will be travelling back home and will join the team before the start of the second Test. He has cited personal reasons and the BCCI has accepted his request,” a source told the site.
While Gambhir is away, Team India is preparing for a two-day pink-ball tour game in Canberra on Wednesday. However, Gambhir will not be present for this practice match, which begins on Saturday. The team is gearing up for the day-night Test in Adelaide.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma has rejoined the squad after missing the Perth Test due to his son’s birth. He was seen with Gambhir in the dressing room on Day 4 of the series opener against Australia. Rohit also practiced with the pink ball on Monday as he prepared for Adelaide Test.
Although Gambhir’s return date is uncertain, he will reunite with the team before the 2nd Test. The reason for his departure is still to be disclosed.
