By Gautam Gambhir, India’s new head coach, has attracted criticism for his decisions during the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Here are a few areas where Gambhir is thought to have gone wrong:
Recalling Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Ashish Nehra, a former India fast bowler, attacked Gambhir’s decision to return Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Sri Lanka series. Nehra said that Gambhir had the opportunity to try out different players because he already knew everything about Kohli and Sharma. Nehra stated that the two seniors should have returned for the home season rather than playing in Sri Lanka.
Gautam Gambhir, India’s new head coach, has attracted criticism for his decisions during the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Here are a few areas where Gambhir is thought to have gone wrong:
Recalling Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
Ashish Nehra, a former India fast bowler, attacked Gambhir’s decision to return Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Sri Lanka series. Nehra said that Gambhir had the opportunity to try out different players because he already knew everything about Kohli and Sharma. Nehra stated that the two seniors should have returned for the home season rather than playing in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka win the Third ODI and the series 2-0.
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 7, 2024
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Overall, fans and experts have questioned Gambhir’s team selection and tactics decisions. As India’s new head coach, he must strike the correct mix between giving young players opportunities and relying on experienced veterans to turn around the team’s fortunes in the current series against Sri Lanka.
