Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Thursday refuted the claims that Indian batters' skill set against quality spin bowling has deteriorated over last few years but felt that the slam-bang nature of T20 cricket has affected players' defence. India were found wanting once again at Pune in the second Test as their 113-run loss on a spin-friendly pitch ended their 12-year unbeaten run on home soil. Also Read | IPL 2025 Retention Free Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Channel: How to Watch Live Broadcast of Retentions by Indian Premier League Franchises Ahead of Auction?.
"I don't think so," Gambhir asserted when asked if Indian batters' spin negotiating skills have gone down. "Sometimes you have to give it to the opposition as well. Mitchell Santner was outstanding in the last game.
But yes, we'll keep working hard, we'll keep getting better. Guys are putting in a lot of hard yards in the nets. Also Read | Carabao Cup 2024-25: Tottenham Hotspur Upset Manchester City, Manchester United Beat Leicester to Enter QF.
"Ultimately it's the results that matter when you're playing international cricket but I don't think that our skill against spin has actually gone down. It's about probably keep working hard and keep getting better," Gambhir said on the eve of the final Test. Gambhir said the cricketers are now so used to playing fast-paced and hard-hitting cricket, that it might have impaired the art of defence.
"Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball that you e.
