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Amid Sooryavanshi debate, Gambhir says, 'my job is not to make everyone happy'

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended his selection policy, stating that his priority is making correct decisions rather than seeking popularity. Addressing the exclusion of teenage prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Gambhir emphasized that he values long-term consistency and maintaining a stable environment for players who have already proven themselves.

He noted that established openers like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma remain central to the team's strategy following their recent T20I World Cup success.

Ahead of the fifth T20I against New Zealand, Gambhir dismissed the notion of dead rubbers, asserting that every international match serves as a vital opportunity for growth. Despite a demanding schedule involving back-to-back series against Afghanistan and the West Indies, the coach praised his squad for quickly adapting to New Zealand conditions after securing the series victory in the first three matches.

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