Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did what ‘they’ve been doing for such a long time’ in the three-ODI series against South Africa. He said he hopes to see them continue contributing because it would ‘always be important’ in the 50-over format.

Gambhir’s comments, recorded to the media after India beat South Africa by nine wickets in Vizag to seal the series 2-1, would come as a huge relief to a section of Indian fans worried about a supposedly bubbling rift inside the men’s dressing room. Several reports have claimed there has been a breakdown in communication between Gambhir, Kohli, and Rohit since the star duo have become one-format players.

“They’re doing what they do," Gambhir said. “They’ve been doing it for such a long time for Indian cricket. Hopef

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