Here, too many people judge you at all times: Gambhir

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/top-stories/Here-too-many-people-judge-you-at-all-times-Gambhir/articleshow/25193090.cms MUMBAI: The two matches that India lost in the ODI series against Australia were the only times when the Indian batting order was tested to the fullest. In the three games that India won, the top three ensured that Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and the others simply didn't have to pad up. While that should certainly put a great deal of pressure on these middle-order contenders, those in the queue for an opportunity top of the order, have already realised that now is not a time when selectors are going to come calling at the door. Among them is Gautam Gambhir, who has decided that he'll be concentrating on the Ranji Trophy this season in an effort to help Delhi retain the coveted title. Mind you, here's a batsman who was reckoned to be the world's best between 2008 and 2011, a World Cup-winning Team India cricketer, and also someone who led the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to a famous title win last year. "I prefer not playing cricket just to make comebacks. I don't believe in that thought. Whether it's the Indian team or KKR or Delhi, India 'A' or any other team, I prefer to play to win... Even if it's for my club or my company," says the left-handed batsman. In an exclusive conversation with TOI, Gambhir said that the decision to head to England and play for Essex was also based on the philosophy that he simply wanted to get a taste of county cricket, not because scoring there would've meant selectors looking at him from a different point of view. "As a kid, I always wanted to experience the English county scene. It's unfortunate that I had to return midway because of a personal loss. I had just scored a century and was beginning to enjoy the stint," he says. After coming back to India, the batsman then headed down South to pad up for India 'A' against the visiting West Indies 'A' side, where another ton came off his bat. Winning at all costs, he says, is what keeps him going. "A batsman's job is to go out and score runs. If you ask me what benchmarks I've set for myself, it's about trying to score as many runs as possible and win it for whichever team I'm playing for," says. Gambhir prefers not to react to experts and critics who felt in recent times that the left-handed batsman was failing to figure out where his off-stump was. Many experts were pointing out technical glitches that had crept into his batting. "I think the problem in India is that you are dissected in all ways possible and that could be perhaps because there are so many people judging you at all times. When things don't go your way, all these opinions start coming out. But I really don't think much about the technical bit," he says. Right now, domestic battle is what he's all set to do. In fact, even the endorsements that he engages himself in these days are all concerned with college and First Class cricket. Gambhir is presently associated with the Red Bull for Campus Cricket, an initiative that takes cricket back to colleges and universities in its hunt for talent. "Cricket at this level is massive. An initiative like this one would help unearth a great deal of talent," he says. 'Viru should help Delhi win Ranji Trophy' Virender Sehwag is in the same boat right now as Gautam Gambhir. Both are Delhi batsmen, both of them openers, both struggling, trying to make a comeback into the Indian team. Gambhir has big plans this season where the Ranji is concerned and he believes that Sehwag, his good friend, should also follow the same route. "Honestly, I've been part of a Ranji-winning team and it can be quite a thrill. I've won the IPL too. He's never done that. I think he should try and do it this season," says Gambhir of Sehwag.

[SLICKR392]

Good interview but he better not stop ignoring about the technical 'bit'.

[putrevus]

first part for anybody who is down to accept that they have flaws and they need to work on them. Both Pissant and Gambhir fall in later category at different levels ofcourse, they don't accept they stink so they never work on their issues to become better. Irfan Pathan is another one who comes to mind that fricking idiot never thought he did anything wrong even though spinners were bowling faster than him.

[Zap_Brannigan]

A big step up or falling down to earth (albeit forcibly) for someone who used to be in denial about his lack of performance.

[G_B_]

will be interesting to see how the Delhi team goes. Quite a lot of veterans and promising talent (chand etc) there.

[G_B_]

and btw this is exactly why you need to stay miles away from the media. Gambhir said a lot of things but they picked out one line and ran with it. No balance in the Indian press. Will sell their mothers to make the story extra masaledar

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and btw this is exactly why you need to stay miles away from the media. Gambhir said a lot of things but they picked out one line and ran with it. No balance in the Indian press. Will sell their mothers bhabhis to make the story extra masaledar

Considering Gambhir is North Indian. :--D

[KFC_Zinger]

Just thinking, by the way Delhi's batting line up is pretty much that of India

[game_changerr]

Considering Gambhir is North Indian. :--D

wat??''mother' and' bhabhi' are diffrent....bhabhi means sister in law

[Crookbond]

wat??''mother' and' bhabhi' are diffrent....bhabhi means sister in law

LOL - I know. Head to Chit Chat and hhunaeh's comment to understand the context.

[vvvslaxman]

You have to take good with the bad. When Gauti was in prime form he had huge support. Even after his failures he had support. Only when it reached a point that he did not want to correct himself he became a target. Who has not been judged from Indian cricket. Probably Dravid escaped. Everyone else including Tendulkar were judged left and right througout their career.

[Crookbond]

You have to take good with the bad. When Gauti was in prime form he had huge support. Even after his failures he had support. Only when it reached a point that he did not want to correct himself he became a target. Who has not been judged from Indian cricket. Probably Dravid escaped. Everyone else including Tendulkar were judged left and right througout their career.

No way he did. Remember the ODI match at Eden Gardens? The most pathetic behavior I have ever seen from a crowd. All because their favorite Ganguly wasn't picked. :facepalm:

[Jersey #10]

Why so Gambhir, Gambhir? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk