Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, didn’t hold back after the team’s crushing defeat in Melbourne, where they lost by 184 runs, failing to save the Test match. According to a report in The Indian Express, Gambhir expressed his frustration with the team’s recent performances, telling them “bahut ho gaya” (I’ve had enough).
With India trailing 2-1 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the series is already out of their reach, but they still have a chance to retain the trophy if they win the final Test in Sydney, starting January 3.
As per the report, sources suggest the mood in the Indian dressing room is “far from ideal,” and tensions were high before the first match in Perth. While Gambhir didn’t single out individuals, he was critical of certain players for prioritizing their “natural game” over playing according to the situation.
The head coach also reportedly told the players that while he had given them the freedom to play their way over the past six months, he would take charge and decide how the team would play.
How has India performed so far under Gautam Gambhir’s tenure?
Gambhir, who took over from Rahul Dravid after India’s T20 World Cup win, has already seen quite a few lows in his tenure. India lost their first ODI series in Sri Lanka in more than decades and then were handed the heaviest defeat at home by New Zealand. The Tom Latham-led side became the first team to whitewash India at home.
Things looked like they were taking a different turn in Australia when India, led by Jasprit Bumrah (Rohit was unavailable to lead due to the birth of his second child), put on an inspired performance to beat Australia in the first Test. But since then, it all went downhill. India lost the day-night test by 10 wickets. The third Test in Brisbane could have easily gone Australia’s way had rain not rescued India.
