New Delhi, March 3 -- India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged his players to embrace the pressure of knockouts as the defending champions prepare to face two-time winners England in the semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
Speaking in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Gambhir made it clear that India would not shy away from the magnitude of the occasion.
"One thing is very clear: make sure that we don't hide away from the pressure. We embrace it, we face it, and if at any time we feel we are under pressure, make sure we take the positive route. Enjoy playing this game, this is what you play this game for, this sport for, this is what you've played all your...