Nothing should be said about Gautam Gambhir: Yograj Singh after India's 2nd Test win
Yograj suggested that the former cricketers of his stature are only giving back to the sport and they should be respected but not free from constructive criticism.'Nothing should be said about Gautam Gambhir. He is doing very well. Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Rahul Dravid are some of the people who are giving back to the cricket of India because cricket has given them a lot,' he added.'So I think if we have everyone's support and if we lose the series, then at least you should write that the kids played very well, it's okay, friend, wins and losses keep happening, but we cannot tolerate defeat. If you lose, you will not be there, then explain, if you win, you don't have to explain, it is a simple thing,' he added.GOD WILLING, INDIA WIN THE SERIESYograj also had kind words for the Test captain, Shubman Gill, and reckons that the team can go on and win the series as well. He was also pleased with regards to the fielding, which saw a massive improvement as well as compared to the opening game.'There is a long way to go. I liked Shubman Gill's statement that yes, I will try to play like this. The team is playing very well, everyone appreciated it a lot, and we will win the series,' he said.'God willing, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, India will win the series. And if we continue to field like this, I was talking to you, you would remember what happened yesterday regarding fielding fitness, why we won, what outstanding catches we took and if the bowlers bowl four good balls out of six balls, then take two catches,' he added.Now the Indian team will enjoy a short break and will gear up for the highly anticipated Lord's Test which is set to begin on Thursday, July 10.- EndsMust Watch
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