‘Things Heated up a Bit with Gautam Gambhir’: Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Recalls On-field Altercation with India Head Coach
Fans have witnessed several heated altercations between Akmal and Gambhir on the pitch in the past. Despite the spicy history between the two, Akmal claims he has a good bond with the Indian coach.
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has opened up on his bonding with Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir. Fans have witnessed several heated altercations between Akmal and Gambhir on the pitch in the past. Despite the spicy history between the two, Akmal claims he has a good bond with the Indian coach.
Speaking to Cricblog, the Pakistan ex-wicketkeeper said, “We share a good bond and are good friends. Even with Gautam Gambhir too. I mean me and Gautam are good friends too. I share a good relationship with him. He’s like my brother. I’d like to congratulate Gautam on winning his first Test as a coach, so happy for him."
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This is not the first time Kamran Akmal has discussed his bond with Gautam Gambhir. Nearly two years ago, he had recalled the scuffle against Indian players in the 2010 Asia Cup. Akmal claimed that things had gotten heated up with Gambhir due to some misunderstandings on the pitch.
“Things heated up a bit with Gautam Gambhir during the 2010 Asia Cup but it was all due to misunderstandings. He is a very good friend. We have played a lot of ‘A’ cricket together," he told Legends League Cricket as per multiple outlets.
Speaking further in the recent Cricblog interview, Kamran Akmal also discussed the successes of India’s coaches in the last few years. He emphasized how India knew how to use their resources well. “We all can see how good Indian cricket has now become. We need to learn from them. They’re continuously rising and doing better. Like see, VVS Laxman is doing good at the junior level for India and then Rahul Dravid was doing good before he left and now they have Gautam Gambhir," he said.
Gautam Gambhir has now taken up a managerial role, guiding India to a dominant 2-0 Test series victory against Bangladesh at home. He will next be looking to help the Men in Blue win their three-match T20I series against their neighbours. Following the series against Bangladesh, India will be locking horns with New Zealand in three Tests at home.
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