Gambhir backs Ishant on CT flop show

by Sethu Maathavan    October 07, 2009

"I am not the only one who is disappointed with the Champions Trophy result, every member of the team is disappointed. We played just one bad game and we were out of the tournament," said the Delhi Daredevils' captain, Gautam Gambhir.

"We were little unlucky as we could have won against Australia but the match was washed out," he said.

"Ishant has been playing a lot of cricket. He has been consistently doing well for the last two years. He is just 21 and I feel one should give him that leverage. Instead of criticising him we should support him because it is very easy to criticise someone," Gambhir said.

"In future I am sure Ishant will be spearheading the Indian pace attack. We need to give him confidence," he added.

"We played good cricket in the tournament except for the Pakistan match, which cost us dearly. We should not blame any particular individual or area for it as cricket is a team game," Daredevils colleague Dinesh Karthik said.

"I don't feel any top side would like to do that. It's about the integrity of the game and the country. I you ask me I don't feel Pakistan has done that. Any professional cricketer would like to give his 100 per cent on the field," Gambhir said.

"There is no guarantee in cricket, especially in Twenty20. But looking back at the last two years of IPL, Delhi has been one of the most consistent sides. We also have the advantage of playing our first two matches at home.

"But there is no room for complacency against top sides.

I feel it's a great platform for young domestic players. If they do well here, they can play for the country. It will also increase the pool of players," he said.

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