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EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE: Gautam Gambhir’s No-Nonsense Approach to Revamp Team India

EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE: Gautam Gambhir’s No-Nonsense Approach to Revamp Team India
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After India’s dramatic collapse in the Melbourne Test, head coach Gautam Gambhir delivered a stern dressing-down to the squad, asserting, “Bahut ho gaya” (I’ve had enough). The former India opener’s message was clear: individual styles can no longer override team strategy.

Having allowed the team six months of freedom, Gambhir now plans to take control of how India approaches games. This shift comes amid reports of internal tensions, with players prioritizing personal ambitions and struggling to execute pre-discussed strategies.

Key incidents, such as Virat Kohli’s reckless dismissal, Rishabh Pant’s poor shot selection, and Rohit Sharma’s struggles for form, have highlighted a lack of focus. Meanwhile, Gambhir’s advocacy for Cheteshwar Pujara was rejected, and questions about his hand-picked support staff have been raised by cricketing icons like Sunil Gavaskar.

The team’s journey through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been marked by individual brilliance but overshadowed by chaos. With World Test Championship qualification slipping away, Gambhir’s tough stance may be necessary to reset the squad’s focus. However, experts argue that sustainable success will require a more collaborative approach to leadership.

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