Reports of internal tensions within the Indian dressing room emerged on New Year’s Day. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was furious over the team's performance, particularly after the second-innings collapse. Gambhir expressed his frustration, telling the players, "bahut ho gaya" (I've had enough).
The Team India coach warned that players unwilling to follow his strategies would risk being dropped from the squad. The report also mentioned disagreements between Gambhir and BCCI selectors, as well as with captain Rohit Sharma, adding to the brewing tensions.
What Happens in the Dressing Room... - Irfan Pathan
What happens in the dressing room, should stay in the dressing room!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 1, 2025
How Did the Dressing Room Chat Get Leaked to the Media - Shreevats Goswami
Shreevats Goswami and WV Raman have criticized the leaking of dressing room discussions. Goswami condemned the act, labeling it as unacceptable. Raman questioned how internal conversations were leaked to the media and highlighted the importance of allowing the players to concentrate on their jobs during such a crucial period.
How did the dressing room chat gets leaked to the media ? This is just not on ! t.co/7QyHs1w69F
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) January 1, 2025
"#Teamindia has the chance to draw the #BGT. So, they need to be allowed to get on with their jobs. This is not the time to put out selective leaks and stoke the fire. My humble view,” added Raman, who was interviewed for India head coach post this year, which eventually went to Gambhir.
#Teamindia has the chance to draw the #BGT. So, they need to be allowed to get on with their jobs. This is not the time to put out selective leaks and stoke the fire. My humble view. #AUSvINDIA#SCGtest
— WV Raman (@wvraman) January 1, 2025
India's defeat to Australia in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne has dented their World Test Championship (WTC) hopes. To stay in contention, India must win the Sydney Test. However, their chances will still depend on Australia's performance in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
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