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Gautam Gambhir has come underneath heavy scrutiny after a sequence of poor outcomes.© PTI
Gautam Gambhir changed Rahul Dravid as head coach of the Indian staff in July final yr, with the latter bowing out in fashion because the Rohit Sharma-led aspect gained the T20 World Cup in Barbados. Followers had numerous expectation from Gambhir, particularly after he earned the credit score of efficiently masterminding Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)’s return to the summit. Nevertheless, quick ahead to January 2025, Gambhir’s stint as head coach has turned out to be fairly controversial.
A 0-3 loss at residence to New Zealand, adopted by a defeat within the Border-Gavaskar Trophy towards Australia after 10 lengthy years, Gambhir’s future as head coach now hangs in stability.
Former India captain Kapil Dev has shared his views on Gambhir, saying that whereas the expectations are at all times excessive, its as much as the gamers to take the duty too.
Kapil additionally labelled Gambhir as a “slightly temperamental” character, as in comparison with the likes of former head coaches Ravi Shastri and Dravid.
“Gambhir is a slightly temperamental person. He’s different from Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. Every coach has his own way of thinking, so let’s hope he will do better for the country,” he added.
Other than Gambhir, his ssistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are already being scrutinised by the BCCI, with the significance of their roles reportedly being questioned.
A current report additionally revealed that bowling coach Morne Morkel was reprimanded by Gautam Gambhir throughout the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour for arriving late to coaching.
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