365telugu.com online news,1st,January,2025:Tensions are running high in the Indian cricket team’s dressing room following their defeat to Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne. With Australia leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 and only one Test in Sydney remaining, India’s hopes of securing a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final hang by a thread.
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his fiery demeanor, is reportedly furious over the team’s lackluster performance. The defeat in Melbourne has added to the mounting pressure on Gambhir, who previously led the team to impressive victories against Sri Lanka (ODIs) and New Zealand (home Tests). However, the disappointing performance in Australia has put his leadership under scrutiny.
Sources claim that Gambhir lost his temper in the dressing room, particularly with senior players whose poor shot selection and lack of discipline cost India the match. “Bahut ho gaya (I’ve had enough),” Gambhir reportedly told the team after the defeat, as per Indian Express.
Gambhir is said to be displeased with players deviating from the strategies he laid out. He reportedly told the team that their six-month trial of playing “their way” was over. From now on, players who fail to align with his game plans risk being dropped from the squad.
The growing tension between Gambhir’s approach to strategy and the players’ execution on the field has created a significant rift within the team.
In the Melbourne Test, Rishabh Pant’s rash shot led to a crucial dismissal, a moment seen as the turning point of the game. Similarly, Virat Kohli’s repeated mistakes of chasing wide deliveries and Rohit Sharma’s inability to convert a promising start into a big score added to the team’s woes.
These repeated errors have reportedly left Gambhir frustrated, prompting him to warn the players of strict actions moving forward. With the Sydney Test on the horizon, the team faces immense pressure to turn the tide and salvage their campaign.