Former South African batsman AB de Villiers has spoken out about the alleged rift inside the Indian dressing room during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia. AB de Villiers said such tensions are common, especially during difficult overseas tours when players struggle with form.
Team India ended their Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign with a disappointing six-wicket defeat in the final Test in Sydney. This loss marked the end of India's decade-long dominance over Australia in Tests series. Pat cumin His team took home the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Award.
Internal unrest has been reported in the Indian cricket team ahead of the Sydney Test
Ahead of the Sydney Test match between India and Australia, The Indian Express reported internal unrest in the Indian cricket team. One of the top players reportedly sought to position himself as “Mr.” Fix-It' amid doubts about Rohit SharmaLead due to his poor performance in Test cricket recently.
Rohit Sharma has withdrawn from the Sydney Test due to form issues Jasprit Bumrah Take over as captain. However, Bumrah's back spasms on day two hampered the Indian team's defense of the 161-run target. Bumrah did not come to play in the fourth over, forcing India to rely on two fast bowlers.
I know there are some rumors – AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers stated that “where there is smoke, there is fire” regarding rumors of unrest in the Indian dressing room. De Villiers said he was part of a hostile dressing room during difficult overseas tours. He stated that the disturbances in the locker room could have affected the team's performance.
“I know there are some rumours. I'm not surprised. When there's smoke, there's fire. I've been part of locker rooms where it was hostile. Especially when you're away from home, you miss your family and you're not playing your best game,” De Villiers said. Cricket in your career.
“The dressing room is crucial, especially away from home. It's easier at home. I have no doubt that the Indian team's dressing room may have lost that a bit over the past weeks in Australia. When you start losing confidence in each other, you'd better sit down.” On both sides and they received the cup. I have no facts regarding the Indian dressing room. I will wait for the facts to see who was harassing whom! He added.
We were quarreling with each other – A. B. de Villiers
Reflecting on his personal experiences with the South African cricket team, AB de Villiers highlighted how negativity can creep into the dressing room during difficult times. Remember the 2006 series against Australia, where South Africa lost 2-0 away and 3-0 at home.
“It's very easy for bad things and bad habits to creep into a dressing room. It also happened against Australia in 2006 when we lost 2-0 in Australia and then we lost 3-0 in South Africa. We lost five out of six Tests. It wasn't Sun and roses in that locker room, we were fighting with each other.
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