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‘3 Test series defeats in a row would be a problem for him': Gambhir warned as India face another series loss
India face a must-win clash in the final Test against England at The Oval, trailing 2-1 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. After back-to-back series losses, pressure has mounted on head coach Gautam Gambhir as questions grow over India's decline in Test cricket. read more Gautam Gambhir has lost 7 out of 11 Test matches he has coached so far. Image: PTI India have shown plenty of fight in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, but the results haven't reflected their efforts. Under Shubman Gill's captaincy, the team found itself in strong positions in nearly every match, only to let the advantage slip away. They are now 2-1 down in the series and are looking to win the fifth Test to save face. If India lose the final Test at The Oval, it will mark their third straight Test series defeat, something that is likely to raise questions about Gautam Gambhir's role as head coach. Gambhir took over as India's head coach after Rahul Dravid stepped down following the T20 World Cup win in June last year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Earlier this year, India suffered a 3-1 loss in Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which knocked them out of the World Test Championship (WTC) final race. Before that, they were stunned at home by New Zealand, who beat them 3-0 in a clean sweep. Both results shocked fans, especially the one at home, as India are known to dominate on their own turf and never lost a Test series to the Kiwis. Gautam Gambhir warned about future if India lose series Now, with England leading the current series, pressure is mounting again. Former England captain Mike Atherton has weighed in on the situation and said Gambhir could be in serious trouble if India lose at The Oval. 'Well, they've lost two series in a row. They lost at home to New Zealand 3-0, and they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. If they lose this series, then yeah, he's under pressure as a coach,' Atherton said on Sky Sports. 'India, with all their resources, their population strength, they're not a team that people are patient with. They're expected to win every time they walk onto the park. So three Test series defeats in a row would be a problem for him,' he added. Meanwhile, Gambhir was involved in a heated exchange with The Oval's chief curator Lee Fortis ahead of the fifth Test. The incident caught everyone's attention as it is very rare that a coach gets into a fight with ground staff. The Indian team management blamed Fortis, saying that he misbehaved with members of coaching staff. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
'Don't know why he was upset': Sourav Ganguly opens up on Gautam Gambhir-curator spat
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: IANS) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the heated argument between Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Oval pitch curator Lee Fortis, saying such incidents are part of the game and should not be overblown. Live Score: India vs England 5th Test Speaking at a press event in Kolkata, Ganguly played down the altercation that took place during India's training session ahead of the fifth and final Test against England. Gambhir was visibly upset after allegedly being denied close access to inspect the pitch. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate were seen trying to de-escalate the situation, even as Gambhir furiously pointed fingers at Fortis and reportedly said, 'You don't tell us what to do. ' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Reacting to the incident, Ganguly said, 'I do not know why Gambhir was upset. I am sure all captains and coaches have had discussions with the groundsmen — sometimes happily, sometimes unhappily. It happened in my time, it will happen in future too. Let us not just make too much out of it. Hope India plays well and levels the series.' IND vs ENG: The Oval curator breaks silence on Gautam Gambhir's outburst ahead of 5th Test The dramatic scene came on the heels of a fiery final hour in Manchester, where emotions flared between Indian and English players as India held out for a draw. Moments of tension have dotted this high-voltage series — from Gill's outburst at Crawley at Lord's to the animated exchange between Jadeja and Stokes at Old Trafford. Poll What do you think will be the outcome of the final Test match? India will level the series England will win It will end in a draw Despite trailing 1-2, India still have a chance to level the series at The Oval. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Oval Test: Gautam Gambhir faces heat for Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav omission
Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, has come under heavy criticism for the team's selection for the crucial fifth Test at The Oval, where India opted against playing Arshdeep Singh or Kuldeep Yadav. The decision has sparked widespread debate, especially considering the high stakes is trailing 1-2 in the five-match series, and a win in the final Test offers them the chance to level the series and replicate the result from the 2021 tour, which ended 2-2. With so much on the line, fans and experts alike expected a bold approach, particularly in response to the seaming conditions presented by the Oval exclusion of Arshdeep Singh raised several eyebrows. The left-arm seamer, known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, was seen by many as the perfect fit for the green-top pitch on offer. India instead persisted with a combination that had struggled for consistency throughout the series. Kuldeep Yadav's continued omission has also baffled fans. The left-arm wrist-spinner has been in good form and is widely considered a potent attacking option, especially in the middle overs when the ball softens. However, he will end the series without playing a single Test, having warmed the bench for the entire two-month of the most debated decisions was the inclusion of Karun Nair. The domestic stalwart made his return to the Test side this series but failed to deliver with the bat. Despite his lack of form, he retained his place at the expense of all-rounder Shardul Thakur, a player known for contributing with both bat and ball in overseas conditions. Many felt the decision weakened India's balance. India's decision to beef up the batting order comes as a surprise, considering they came really close to a win in Manchester without having someone like Rishabh Pant in the side due to his injury in the second innings. Social media was quick to react. Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration with team management, and some even questioned Shubman Gill's luck at the toss. Gill, in his first series as Test captain, lost all five tosses, a detail not lost on SLAM GAMBHIR'S SELECTION CALLS"Shubman Gill has lost all 5 tosses in a row, unbelievable," one fan fan went so far as to compare the current team setup to one of Indian cricket's most criticized periods. "Watching Gambhir era, Greg Chappell era feels like golden period of Indian cricket," he fans also did not mince their words when reacting to Karun Nair's continued selection. One post read, "No Kuldeep, no Arshdeep. Hopefully, this will be the last match for Karun Nair as a player and Gautam Gambhir as the coach. Pathetic team selection."Questions were also raised about possible bias or lack of trust in Kuldeep Yadav. "Does Gautam Gambhir have any issues with Kuldeep? He has not given him a single chance to play in this series," one user fact, the treatment of Kuldeep led another fan to suggest that the spinner should consider stepping away from Test cricket for the time being. "If I am Kuldeep Yadav, I am voluntarily removing myself from consideration for future Tests as long as Gambhir and his team are involved. Two months in England just to bowl in the nets and carry drinks. Disrespectful," the fan India takes the field at The Oval hoping to draw the series, the spotlight is firmly on Gambhir and the decisions made under his leadership. While results may still swing in India's favour, the criticism surrounding team selection is unlikely to fade anytime (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel(w), Washington Sundar, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
'If India lose this series …': Former England captain says pressure mounting on Gautam Gambhir
India cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Atherton has sounded the alarm bells for India head coach Gautam Gambhir , warning that a third consecutive Test series loss could put the former opener under intense pressure just a year into his tenure. Live Score: India vs England 5th Test India trail 1-2 in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England and need a win in the fifth and final Test at The Oval to avoid yet another series defeat. Gambhir's stint has been rocky in red-ball cricket, having already overseen a 0-3 whitewash at home against New Zealand and a 1-3 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of the series finale, Atherton didn't hold back: 'They've lost two series in a row. They lost at home to New Zealand 3-0 and they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. If they lose this series, then yeah, he's under pressure as a coach.' India vs England 5th Test Preview: Can Shubman Gill's India level the series at The Oval? Highlighting the weight of expectations that comes with leading India, Atherton added: 'India, with all their resources and population strength, they're not a team that people are patient with. They're expected to win every time they walk onto the park. So, three Test series defeats in a row would be a problem for him." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Poll Do you think Gautam Gambhir should be under pressure if India lose the 5th Test against England? Yes, three consecutive losses are unacceptable No, it's too early to judge him In a bid to turn things around, India made four changes to their playing XI. Dhruv Jurel replaced the injured Rishabh Pant, while Prasidh Krishna came in for Jasprit Bumrah. Akash Deep returned in place of Anshul Kamboj, and Karun Nair replaced Shardul Thakur. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Gautam Gambhir's future as India head coach questioned: ‘3 series defeats in a row would be a problem for him'
India have been lauded at many points for their performances during the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy but the fact remains that a defeat in the final Test at the Oval would make it a third consecutive Test series loss for India. India had lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia 3-1 earlier this year, a result that confirmed their first-ever failure to make it to the World Test Championship final, before which they shockingly lost 3-0 at home to New Zealand. All of these defeats have come with Gautam Gambhir as head coach and former England captain Mike Atherton feels that this would put the former India opener under pressure, even though he has also led India to victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy. 'Well, they've lost two series in a row. They lost at home to New Zealand 3-0, and they lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-1. If they lose this series, then yeah, he's under pressure as a coach,' said Atherton on Sky Sports. 'India, with all their resources, their population strength, they're not a team that people are patient with. They're expected to win every time they walk onto the park. So three Test series defeats in a row would be a problem for him,' Atherton added. India captain Shubman Gill was asked on the eve of the fifth Test if Gambhir's altercation with the pitch curator at the Oval was a reflection of the fact that the Indian head coach was feeling the pressure. Gill, however, brushed away that notion, stating that it was merely a response to the Indian team management not being allowed to take a look at the pitch from close proximity. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak had also said earlier that Gambhir is not feeling any kind of pressure. 'He is not under pressure. The series has been competitive, and both teams have played well. The series opener and the third Test could have gone either way. All the matches went to the fifth day, and it has been a brilliant series. I haven't seen Gautam Gambhir under pressure from his playing days till now,' he said.
