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Former cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu has strongly defended India head coach Gautam Gambhir, hitting back at critics after India's hard-fought 2-2 Test series draw in England. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sidhu asked pointedly, "Will you stand up and greet him now?" - a message aimed at those who had questioned Gambhir's leadership.

The series, marked by intense competition, was India's first major overseas challenge following the Test retirements of senior stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Despite the pressure, the youthful squad led by Gambhir pulled off a memorable win at The Oval and held England to a ...