Former cricketer and current head coach of the Indian national cricket team, Gautam Gambhir, interacted with student football players at ITC Sonar in Kolkata ahead of Children’s Day. He engaged with the young players and motivated them to work hard, avoid shortcuts, and not let failures discourage them.
Speaking about the importance of hard work, Gambhir emphasised that for any player to do well, they must first have a love for the sport. Highlighting the value of training, he said, “If you have trained properly and practised well, mistakes don’t matter. You should learn from your mistakes. Never let them pull you down, even the best players make mistakes.”
During the interaction, students asked him how they could balance their studies and sports. To this, Gambhir responded, “Studies and football should go hand in hand. You will have to compromise on your time spent watching TV or using your phone. The better you study, the better you will be able to grasp things.”
When asked about the qualities required to be a good coach, he said, “Honesty is the most important quality for a coach. You should treat all players equally, and that should remain consistent across all matches. It is important to create equal opportunities for every player.”
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