Gautam Gambhir Called Out For Defying Rahul Dravid's 'Pitch Theory' In 0-3 Loss: Report
The BCCI is expected to examine the coaching staff’s approach, including Gambhir’s decision to prioritize turning tracks, which ultimately led to both defeats in Pune and Mumbai.
The Indian cricket team has come under heavy criticism following their humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand in the recently concluded Test series. The defeats have left the team and head coach Gautam Gambhir facing significant scrutiny.
A key issue reportedly under discussion within the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the choice of pitches used in the series, particularly in Pune and Mumbai. Under former head coach Rahul Dravid, India had moved away from producing rank turners for home Tests, opting for more balanced pitches. However, according to reports, Gambhir’s decision to revert to turning pitches caught many by surprise, as some members of the team management resisted the move. The result was a series loss, with India failing to win a single match against New Zealand.
The BCCI is expected to examine the coaching staff’s approach, including Gambhir’s decision to prioritize turning tracks, which ultimately led to both defeats in Pune and Mumbai.
Gambhir, who took over as head coach only a few months ago, is now under intense pressure. His tenure has already seen India suffer a historic loss to Sri Lanka in an ODI series—India’s first defeat to Sri Lanka in 27 years—followed by the first-ever 3-0 home Test whitewash. These results have raised doubts about Gambhir’s future, and unless there is a strong recovery in upcoming tours, his influence on team selection and strategy could be further diminished.
