Adelaide, February 13 (AFP): Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir says India's memorable four-wicket win over Australia in their one-day international had vindicated the team's controversialrotation policy.
India's decision to rotate openers through the series saw champion batsman Sachin Tendulkarmiss the Adelaide match on Sunday, denying him another chance to score his 100th international century.
The decision to rotate players has angered the likes of Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, who believes the best team should always take the field.
However, Tendulkar's absence enabled Gambhir to return to the side to partner Virender Sehwag at the top of the order and he produced a man-of-the-match performance with 92 from 111 balls.
Gambhir said a busy playing schedule meant rotating players was a legitimate part of international cricket, adding that the Indians were blessed with the playing depth to benefit from the tactic.
"The amount of cricket we play it is always important to rotate players and keep them fresh," he said on Sunday.
India's decision to rotate openers through the series saw champion batsman Sachin Tendulkarmiss the Adelaide match on Sunday, denying him another chance to score his 100th international century.
The decision to rotate players has angered the likes of Indian great Sunil Gavaskar, who believes the best team should always take the field.
However, Tendulkar's absence enabled Gambhir to return to the side to partner Virender Sehwag at the top of the order and he produced a man-of-the-match performance with 92 from 111 balls.
Gambhir said a busy playing schedule meant rotating players was a legitimate part of international cricket, adding that the Indians were blessed with the playing depth to benefit from the tactic.
"The amount of cricket we play it is always important to rotate players and keep them fresh," he said on Sunday.
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