Gautam Gambhir Praises Rohit–Gill Start, Sends a Subtle Message to Virat Kohli

Summary: Gautam Gambhir calls Rohit and Gill’s opening stand crucial, then reminds Kohli how important finishing strong is.

Gautam Gambhir couldn’t stop smiling after India’s solid win over Australia — but as usual, he had a few honest takes to share.

Speaking about the match, Gambhir highlighted how Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill’s opening stand set the tone perfectly. Their 69-run partnership, he said, was “very, very important” in laying the groundwork for what turned into a comfortable chase. It wasn’t flashy, but it gave India the calm start they needed.

Then came the part everyone was waiting for — Gambhir’s words for Virat Kohli. He praised Kohli's steady stand with Rohit, calling it "outstanding and clinical," but carefully reminded him that the true test of greatness is not just scoring runs, but also finishing the job. And that’s exactly what Kohli and Rohit did together.

In short, Gambhir’s message to Team India was clear: start strong, stay composed, and finish with authority. And this time, the trio — Rohit, Gill, and Kohli — delivered that formula to perfection.