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Don't take Sri Lanka lightly, stay in shape: Gambhir bids T20I team goodbye from New Zealand

India’s T20I squad, led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, wrapped up a hard-fought 3-2 series victory over New Zealand despite losing the final two matches. Gambhir praised the team’s resilience, particularly given the short preparation time and unfamiliar conditions, while acknowledging challenges like Ishan Kishan’s injury absence and the inexperience of bowlers Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav in their debut appearances.

The win set a strong foundation for India’s tour, with Gambhir emphasizing that the responsibility now shifts to the ODI and Test teams to build on their momentum.

With a month-long break ahead before facing Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series in December, Gambhir urged the players to maintain fitness and avoid complacency. He warned against underestimating any opponent, stressing the need for continuous improvement as a collective unit.

The squad will return with a mix of pride from their away triumph and the task of refining their performance for the upcoming challenge.

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