This oriental mix of patience and aggression is something bowlers will have to live with as long as Gambhir is around.
"He showed a lot of character. An innings like this will go a long way in a young career. He showed he can read situations and play accordingly. It will give him a lot of confidence," said Dravid, who had reserved his comments on Gambhir when the youngster smashed a double hundred before tea against Zimbabwe at Vishakapatnam in the 2000-01.
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"The wicket here is flat and even. We will have to see how he fares on decks where the ball seams and bounces," Dravid, as captain, had said on that occasion.
Today, he is more than convinced that Gambhir has earned his stripes in international cricket.
"He is a tough little kid who can go a long way," said Dravid.
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