Synopsis
Team India’s recent performance under Gautam Gambhir as head coach has faced significant criticism. The team suffered series losses to Sri Lanka and New Zealand, and a Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat to Australia. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary criticized Gambhir’s coaching and leadership, while Nitish Rana defended him. ANI Indian cricket team Head coach Gautam Gambhir When evaluating Team India’s performance over the last six months, the picture initially looked promising. The team was riding high after clinching their second T20 World Cup title in June under the guidance of then-head coach Rahul Dravid. However, the scenario started to unravel after Gautam Gambhir took over as head coach, along with a new batting and bowling support staff.
Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as head coach has been rocky so far. His first assignment ended in a series loss to Sri Lanka in the 50-over format, followed by a shocking 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand at home in Tests. The latest blow came with Team India’s 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, marking their first defeat in the series in a decade. This defeat also dashed India’s hopes of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, further intensifying scrutiny on Gambhir and his coaching staff.
In cricket-crazy India, where players are celebrated as demi-gods, underperformance often invites severe backlash. Gambhir, in particular, has faced heavy criticism from fans and former cricketers alike. Among his critics is former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who shared the dressing room with Gambhir during their time at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL. Tiwary launched a scathing attack on Gambhir, calling him a “hypocrite” and accusing him of taking undue credit for KKR’s success.
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