CAB president Snehasish Ganguly backed head coach Gautam Gambhir amid India's cricket struggles, urging for more time. Despite the team’s poor performance, including losses to Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ganguly highlighted Gambhir's past success with KKR. Ganguly also expressed excitement over Mohammed Shami's anticipated return against England.
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