India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Furious After Melbourne Loss to Australia..

Varahimedia.com,1st,January,2024:Tensions are boiling over in the Indian cricket dressing room following their defeat to Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne. With Australia now leading the

Varahimedia.com,1st,January,2024:Tensions are boiling over in the Indian cricket dressing room following their defeat to Australia in the fourth Test in Melbourne. With Australia now leading the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1 and only one Test remaining in Sydney, India’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final are hanging by a thread.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his intense approach, is reportedly furious with the team’s lackluster performance. The loss in Melbourne has amplified the pressure on Gambhir, who had previously guided India to impressive wins against Sri Lanka (ODIs) and New Zealand (home Tests). However, the disappointing show in Australia has raised questions about his leadership.

According to sources, Gambhir’s frustration boiled over in the dressing room after the loss, with the head coach openly criticizing the senior players for their poor shot selection and lack of discipline. “Bahut ho gaya (I’ve had enough),” Gambhir reportedly told the team, as per Indian Express.

He expressed particular displeasure at players deviating from the strategies he had put in place. Gambhir reportedly declared that their six-month trial period of playing “their way” was over, warning that those who fail to follow team plans will face exclusion.

This growing rift between Gambhir’s strategic vision and the players’ execution on the field has sparked significant discord within the team.

The Melbourne defeat was marked by costly mistakes. Rishabh Pant’s reckless shot led to a critical dismissal, while Virat Kohli once again edged a wide delivery to the slips, continuing a troubling trend this series. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, despite a cautious start, failed to convert his innings into a substantial score, adding to the team’s woes.

Gambhir’s mounting frustration has now reached a breaking point, with the coach vowing to take strict actions against any further lapses. As the team prepares for the final Test in Sydney, the pressure to perform and salvage their WTC campaign has never been higher.