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- Published: November 4, 2024 15:34
New Delhi: Within months after ascending the throne of Indian head coach, Gautam Gambhir has begun to feel the heat after a recurrent series of defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Gambhir is under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team.
Earlier, Gambhir was appointed at the top post amidst huge fanfare and apparent ‘favouritism’ called from various sections of the sporting world. However, analysing the pros and cons, BCCI took the brave decision of appointing Gambhir as the head coach of the India team. Furthermore, Gambhir was given the rarest of opportunities to be a part of the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia.
However, his initial report card suggests things aren’t looking good for the former India opener. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround Down Under, Gambhir, who was given a free hand in selection matters, may not have as much say in issues concerning the team in the coming times.
Is Gautam Gambhir’s job at risk?
The million dollar question is what next for Gambhir? While, experts are confident that the southpaw will not be sacked from the role, there are chances that the favours might be pulled off from Gambhir’s hands.
An anonymous BCCI source remarked that:
Gautam Gambhir was given access which his predecessors Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid didn’t have. The BCCI’s rule book doesn’t allow coaches to be a part of the selection committee meetings, but for the Australia tour selection meeting, an exception was made….
While the coach can do only as much, questions are now being raised about the lack of prudence on display by going for a rank turner in Mumbai despite knowing that the top-order has time and again failed in last six to seven years against quality spin bowling on wickets offering decent turn.
