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File picture of Cheteshwar Pujara.© AFP
Crew India head coach Gautam Gambhir is seemingly at crossroads with the BCCI in relation to the choice of the crew and the technique with which the crew performs. In an explosive report, it has been revealed that Gambhir was livid with the best way his facet performed as they slumped to defeat on Day 5 of the fourth Take a look at of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne. The report additionally states that Gambhir has batted exhausting for the re-inclusion of Take a look at specialist Cheteshwar Pujara for the Australia tour.
As per a report by The Indian Categorical, the environment throughout the Indian dressing room has been divided for a while now, with unrest being prompted over crew choice as properly.
The report states that Gambhir had requested the choice of Pujara on a number of events forward of the primary Take a look at in opposition to Australia in Perth. Nevertheless, his request was ignored by the choice committee, led by Ajit Agarkar. Even after India had gained the Perth Take a look at, Gambhir was reportedly asking for Pujara’s inclusion.
Pujara is a veteran of 103 Take a look at matches at a mean of 43.60 – and performed a starring position in India’s earlier two collection victories in Australia – however hasn’t represented India for the reason that World Take a look at Championship (WTC) closing in 2023.
India’s struggles with the highest order have been evident within the ongoing collection. Previous to the collection, Australia bowler Josh Hazlewood had breathed a sigh of aid that Pujara wasn’t within the squad.
Extra points have additionally surrounded Gambhir’s tenure. The previous Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor has reportedly not seen eye-to-eye with the selectors and captain in relation to deciding the enjoying XI for the Australia collection. Particularly, Gambhir’s determination to go along with Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar have been reportedly not unanimous throughout the Indian dressing room.
Gambhir has additionally reportedly expressed frustration in the best way the gamers have didn’t execute plans on the sphere.
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