Post Border Gavaskar Trophy, BCCI to conduct meeting with Rohit, Gambhir
Following India’s disappointing loss to Australia in the Melbourne Test, both captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir have faced significant criticism. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to address concerns regarding the team’s leadership and performance after the series concludes.
Rohit’s struggles with the bat have been particularly glaring, scoring just 31 runs across five innings in the series, averaging a mere 6.20. His form has deteriorated since the home series against New Zealand and Bangladesh, with an average below 11 in his last 15 innings. After the Melbourne loss, Rohit acknowledged his slump, stating, “A lot of things I am trying to do are not falling into place… it’s disturbing without a doubt.”
Under Gambhir’s coaching, India suffered a historic home whitewash against New Zealand, and inconsistencies have persisted during the ongoing series in Australia. Reports suggest that Rohit and Gambhir may not be aligned on key decisions, including selection choices that have excluded in-form players like Shubman Gill.
Additionally, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s unexpected mid-series retirement raised further questions about team dynamics. The BCCI’s discussions will likely focus on both short-term strategies and long-term plans to revitalize the team’s performance as they prepare for future challenges.