“I expected him (Gambhir) to be in the Test team. He is a wonderful player and has played for India for a long time now.

I think there are a few bowlers in our team who are happy he is not playing,” Clarke told reporters here on the eve of their second and final warm-up game against India ‘A’, that will be led by Gambhir. u00a0Clarke backed Gambhir to reclaim his place in the Test side soon.