Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has praised Gautam Gambhir’s leadership abilities as the newly appointed head coach of the Indian men’s team. Gambhir stunningly started his tenure with a 3-0 win over Sri Lanka in the T20Is. However, Sri Lanka bounced back well in the three-match ODI series, winning it 2-0. Despite the disappointing result of the Indian team, Uthappa backed the kind of security that
Gambhir would provide in the Indian dressing room as well.

Speaking to TimesofIndia.com,  Robin Uthappa said about Gautam Gambhir: “He [Gambhir] will seek out major opportunities and strive to seize them. As a leader, I can vouch for his ability to create an environment that enables people to thrive. He is that kind of leader — more than just a great captain, he’s also an excellent tactician and an exceptional leader of people. He fosters a culture within the group that encourages success. Gautam Gambhir is a leader who provides security to his players, and we have seen that in action.”

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However, Robin Uthappa has shared the dressing room with Gautam Gambhir in their playing days both in the Indian team as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Both were part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the KKR team that won the IPL title in 2014. Uthappa also believes the pressure would get the best out of the new Indian head coach, who replaced the veteran Rahul Dravid recently as well.

“He’s always been someone who thrives under pressure and has consistently sought out big stages to deliver. As far as I’m concerned, I see the same qualities in him as a leader within this group,” Robin Uthappa concluded.