"That Will Raise Some Questions Internally": Adam Gilchrist on Team India's Poor Show vs New Zealand

Australia's cricket legend Adam Gilchrist believes India's embarrassing 3-0 series loss to New Zealand will have serious internal repercussions for the team, especially with the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Gilchrist expressed concern over how this historic whitewash will affect India's confidence and the atmosphere in their dressing room.

The 3-0 defeat marked India's first-ever home Test series whitewash, and Gilchrist is certain that this will spark difficult self-reflection within the squad. "They have to be asking themselves pretty hard questions," Gilchrist told FoxSports. He emphasized the mental toll such a loss would take, with the added pressure of India's passionate cricket fans and the nation's high expectations weighing heavily on the players.

The series was especially hard for India's senior players, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli managing only 91 and 93 runs, respectively, throughout the three matches. Ravichandran Ashwin's nine wickets in conditions favoring spinners, along with Ravindra Jadeja’s mixed performances, added to the team's struggles. Gilchrist speculated that the aging players might begin to doubt themselves. "There are a few ageing players there who may start to even second guess themselves a little bit," he remarked.

Reports have also surfaced suggesting that the Test futures of senior players could be in jeopardy, especially if India fails to qualify for the World Test Championship final. A senior BCCI source mentioned that India’s "super seniors" may not travel to England for the upcoming five-Test series, with their careers potentially coming to a close if India’s poor form continues.