India's recent performance has put them in a challenging position, following a defeat to South Africa last year. To remain in contention for the WTC final, the team must win seven out of their remaining nine Tests. Gavaskar, however, expressed confidence in India's ability to achieve a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka, provided the players maintain a strong belief in their collective capabilities. He stated, "The two-match series in Sri Lanka won’t be easy, as Sri Lanka at home are a formidable team. Winning both these Tests would be a good start to the new Test season, as well as give the team the impetus it needs to qualify for the WTC Final."
Team Unity Over Individual Stardom
Gavaskar's call for a team-centric approach comes amid ongoing discussions within Indian cricket regarding the impact of superstar culture. Current head coach Gautam Gambhir has echoed similar sentiments, advocating for recognition of the entire team rather than allowing the spotlight to focus solely on a few high-profile players. "To be able to do so requires loads of effort and also some luck, but, above all, the belief that Indian cricket should be the priority and not any individual, however big a name he may be," Gavaskar added in his column for Sportstar.
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