Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has targeted India national cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir after the team lost 3-1 in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said it was important for the BCCI to maintain a different coaching staff for the white-ball and red-ball teams.
India national cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is under immense pressure after the team's shameful outing in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Rohit Sharma-led team suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss and was also eliminated from the ongoing World Test Championship tournament.
Gautam Gambhir is facing a lot of criticism for India's poor outing in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Many held coach Gautam Gambhir responsible for the loss in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The tactics adopted by the India national cricket team were questionable and even the team selection was not impressive throughout the entire series.
The India National Cricket Team batsmen struggled to be consistent throughout the series. In the bowling department too, Jasprit Bumrah seemed to be the only one carrying the team as he was hardly supported in the phases when the team had a chance to gain momentum.
While India's performance throughout the series was poor, there was also some drama off the field. It is learned, according to reports, that head coach Gautam Gambhir wanted the team to play his way and asked the players to limit their natural playing tactics as well.
It's time for the selectors, board and think tank to realize that red-ball cricket and white-ball cricket need to be separated and the coaching staff – Parth Jindal
As Australia outstripped India, Parth Jindal made a bold remark, saying there was nothing at the top level for the team. While criticizing Gautam Gambhir, he said that the BCCI needs to separate the coaching staff in the two formats. He said on his Twitter account:
“There is no doubt that Australia were the better team throughout this series – the Indian team's selection, batting display and off-field drama were not up to par. It is time for the selectors, the board and the think tank to realize that red-ball cricket must be separated And white-ball cricket and the coaching staff.”
The game has evolved and most of the youngsters are giving priority to the white ball – Parth Jindal
Parth Jindal also added that with the development of the game, young players are focusing on white-ball cricket. He urged the BCCI to identify and sharpen its red-ball players before congratulating Australia and South Africa on reaching the final of the World Test Championship. He explained:
“The game has evolved and most of the youth are prioritizing the white ball, hence it is important to identify the red ball players, hone them and give them a platform to perform. Congratulations to South Africa and most likely Australia for their well-deserved place in the FIFA World Cup Finals.”
There is no doubt that Australia were the better team throughout the series – the Indian team's selection, batting display and off-field drama were certainly not up to par. It's time for the selectors, board and think tank to realize that red-ball cricket and…
– Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) January 5, 2025
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