Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar took a cheeky swipe at the Indian cricket coaching set-up, suggesting that head coach Gautam Gambhir should step up to guide the underperforming batters. This comment comes in the wake of India's recent disappointing whitewash at home against New Zealand, where top-order stars like Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma struggled with form.
Speaking about Gambhir's tenure as head coach, Gavaskar remarked during an interaction with India Today that while some mistakes during the “honeymoon period” might be overlooked, it’s now crucial for Gambhir to take special responsibility ahead of the upcoming five-Test series against Australia, starting November 22 in Perth. He emphasized the need for Gambhir, given his experience as a former opener, to provide a batting masterclass to help the struggling Indian line-up adapt to Australian conditions.
India's back-to-back series defeats—including a 0-2 loss against Sri Lanka in an ODI contest earlier this year—have raised questions about the effectiveness of the current coaching staff. Gambhir, who was appointed head coach in July, has been under scrutiny as the Indian team has not shown significant improvements in recent outings.
Gavaskar humorously pointed out that Gambhir's own run tally exceeds those of former cricketers Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate, implying that Gambhir’s experience on the field could be exactly what the current squad needs to regain confidence.
India's poor performance has drawn widespread criticism, and Gavaskar's remarks are part of an ongoing discussion regarding the Indian team’s approach and preparation ahead of the crucial series against Australia.
