IND vs WI: Gautam Gambhir Slams Delhi Pitch After Series Win, Demands Better Surfaces

The Indian cricket team secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, completing a dominant 2-0 clean sweep in the two-match series, while while the team delivered an impressive performance, Head Coach Gautam Gambhir voiced his strong dissatisfaction with the pitch quality during the post-match press conference. His remarks highlighted the team management's unhappiness with the playing surface.

Gambhir's Frustration with Delhi Pitch

According to Gambhir, the Delhi pitch offered minimal assistance to both fast bowlers and finger spinners. Pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj visibly struggled to pick up wickets, and even primary spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar found little help, despite the Arun Jaitley Stadium typically favoring spin. Gambhir expressed serious concerns about the pitch's lack of pace. And bounce, labeling it "disappointing" and unsuitable for Test cricket.

What Gautam Gambhir Said in the Press Conference

In the press conference, Gautam Gambhir stated, "I believe we could have had a better pitch here. We got a result on the fifth day, but I feel after an edge, the ball should carry to the wicketkeeper or the slip fielders. " He emphasized the need for a balanced attack, adding, "I know we keep talking about the crucial role of spinners, but when you've two fantastic fast bowlers, you want them to make a significant contribution to the match. "Referring to batsmen easily playing slower balls off the back foot, Gambhir further elaborated, "There should be some pace and bounce in the pitch. But there was nothing like that on this pitch; it's disappointing. We can use better pitches in the future because it's the responsibility of all of us to save Test cricket. " India's next Test series is against South Africa in November, with matches scheduled in Kolkata and Guwahati. It's likely that the team management will push for pitches in these venues that offer more assistance to fast bowlers, ensuring a more competitive and engaging contest.