{
  "id": 17607248,
  "title": "No word called ‘fear’ in my dictionary: Gautam Gambhir after India’s series win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/no-word-called-fear-in-my-dictionary-gautam-gambhir-after-indias",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:22:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-new-zealand-gautam-gambhir-series-win-10946228/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India clinched a 3-2 series victory against New Zealand in a recent T20I series, despite only one practice session before the competition. Head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team's efforts, particularly the performance of captain Shreyas Iyer and his teammates who managed the workload amidst a busy schedule and unfamiliar conditions in New Zealand. The team had only a single practice session on 21 October, arriving in New Zealand on 20 and playing the first T20I the following day. This remarkable achievement, coming after a 2-2 stalemate against the West Indies, highlights the team's resilience and skill. Gambhir emphasized that the players should be proud of their efforts, especially considering the limited preparation time and the high-pressure circumstances. He firmly stated that there is no place for fear in his coaching philosophy, as the team's success would have otherwise been overlooked as a failure or regression after their World Cup performance.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "India wins 3-2 series against New Zealand",
    "Head coach Gautam Gambhir praises team's efforts",
    "No fear in Gambhir's coaching philosophy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}