Former India pacer Ashish Nehra, who has been a teammate of new India head coach Gautam Gambhir and ace batter Virat Kohli, said there are no problems between the two individuals.
Gambhir has taken over as India head coach for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, while Virat Kohli will join the squad for the ODIs.
Both men have had on-field spats during the IPL but seemed to have buried the hatchet during the 2024 season as they were seen having warm conversations.
Gautam Gambhir recently clarified his equation with Virat Kohli during a press conference before India departed for Sri Lanka. Nehra feels there will be no animosity between the two inside the dressing room.
The ex-pacer stated that both men are extremely passionate. Nehra believes that if both of them enter the Indian dressing room, they will be united for the team's cause.
"Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are two very passionate individuals. Whenever they play for a team, they can turn up against the opposition. But, when they are together in a dressing room, they are together, united for the team. You're talking about Virat Kohli, who has an experience of over 16-17 years, Gautam Gambhir is also experienced.
The things on the outside, people get an impression about it. It's not just Gambhir and Kohli, some so many players have had on-field spats in the past, but when they play together for a team, they have done well as a player, as a coach-captain, as a coach and senior player," said Nehra to Sports Tak.
Nehra also said that Gambhir is always upfront and transparent and speaks his mind all the time.
"Gautam Gambhir is upfront, transparent which is great. He keeps it clear and speaks his mind. That's very important. Yes, I agree, everybody has their own style (of coaching), to operate with the coach, captain, and player. I don't see any problem with these two and where they are in their careers," said Nehra.
The Sri Lanka v India T20I series begins on July 27, while the ODIs will start from August 2nd onwards.
