If Gambhir removed as Coach, who will be the best choice and why?? - Page 2

Originally posted by: vijay

As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding Gautam Gambhir potentially being removed as head coach of the Indian cricket team. While some reports hint at dissatisfaction among senior players due to recent underwhelming performances, these remain speculative. Appointed in July 2024, Gambhir has been vocal about prioritizing team strategy over individual styles, recently emphasizing that “the team takes precedence over natural game” in a press conference.

It is also worth noting that the team’s recent struggles can largely be attributed to the failure of senior players to deliver in crucial moments, which has added pressure to the overall team performance.

These discussions often arise during challenging phases, but without a formal statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), drawing conclusions about his future would be premature.

In November 2024, there were reports that Gautam Gambhir could be removed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team if India didn't perform well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The reports claimed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) might consider a split coaching system, with Gambhir coaching the white-ball teams and VVS Laxman taking over the Test coaching job. However, Aakash Chopra, a cricket expert, dismissed the rumors as "malicious" and said that it was too soon to change coaches.

Gambhir became the head coach after Rahul Dravid stepped down following India's T20 World Cup triumph in 2024. Gambhir was the strongest candidate to replace Dravid, and came into the role after leading the Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title as mentor.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-compromise-was-never-bcci-first-choice-head-coach-it-was-vvs-laxman-101735746146120.html

"He was never BCCI's first choice (it was VVS Laxman) and some of the well-known overseas names didn't want to coach all three formats, so he was a compromise. Obviously, some other compulsions were also there," the official said.

https://sports.ndtv.com/australia-vs-india-2024-25/gautam-gambhir-under-scanner-report-says-players-insecure-after-champions-trophy-coach-may-be-7383030

Social media is abuzz with news regarding Rohit and Gambhir.

Role of Gautam Gambhir

Meanwhile, questions are being raised about Gautam Gambhir's role throughout the series. Since his tenure began, India were whitewashed at home against New Zealand, a rarity in international cricket, and a key spinner, an irrepressible match-winner that is, has retired from international cricket. In the BGT, the team has made several questionable selection decisions. One such instance was at the MCG, where the management left Shubman Gill out of the XI and opted for three all-rounders.

There are obvious questions as to how much the coach is responsible for all this? Before the MCG Test, R Ashwin abandoned the dressing room and left home midway through the series announcing an unexpected retirement. What is the role of Gambhir in that mid-series announcement?

It is said that Gambhir had no role in Ashwin's retirement, and it is being said that the two shared tremendous mutual respect. However, at some point in the New Year, Gambhir may be asked to address this matter formally. Additionally, there are claims that Gambhir does not engage in discussions about selection matters with the selectors - something that his predecessor Rahul Dravid used to undertake during his tenure. This raises the question: does Gambhir have any influence over team selections, or is he cut off from those decisions?

There have been questions circulating on social media suggesting that Rohit and Gambhir are not on the same page regarding many decisions, particularly in selection matters. While social media posts may not always warrant serious conversations, the issues at hand are important and are likely to be discussed behind closed doors within the BCCI, especially after the new secretary is elected - much like they were before the team left for Australia in November.

Originally posted by: Viswasruti

With barely two days to go before the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney from Friday (3 January), there are disquieting reports of head coach Gautam Gambhir losing his job! His handling of the crisis following the downward curve of his team since the Perth Test has not gone down well with some of the senior players!!

If GG removed from the team as coach of Indian Team, then who will be the best choice for India and why??

I think I am the best choice for the role of coach. I will keep the team motivated by showing them Sandeep Maheshwari videos