Reports of dressing room information leaks during the BGT series have intensified scrutiny, prompting a review meeting at the BCCI headquarters. The meeting, attended by captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, focused on addressing concerns.
According to a News 24 report, Gambhir accused batter Sarfaraz Khan of leaking dressing room information during the tour. Sarfaraz, who didn’t feature in any of the five Tests, allegedly revealed Gambhir’s dressing room outburst after India’s Boxing Day Test defeat.
The report added that BCCI stakeholders were unhappy with Sarfaraz, and his future in the national team remains uncertain. However, there is no confirmation on this against Sarfaraz, and neither anyone has commented on the matter.
After a disappointing performance in the Boxing Day Test, Gautam Gambhir reportedly expressed his frustration with the entire team in the dressing room, stating, "Bahut Ho Gaya" (Enough is enough).
However, before the Sydney Test, Gambhir denied reports about rifts within the team during a pre-match press conference. He said, “Debates between coach and player should remain in the dressing room, stern words. they were just reports, not truth."
India’s disappointing series performance has placed Gambhir’s position as head coach under scrutiny, with a decision expected after the upcoming Champions Trophy. Senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are also under pressure after subpar performances regarding there future in test cricket.
Rohit Sharma starts preparing for Champions Trophy
BCCI has advised senior players to participate in the Ranji Trophy to regain form. Rohit has started practicing for the champions trophy as he was spotted yesterday at Wankhede Stadium with the Mumbai Ranji team alongside Ajinkya Rahane. While Virat Kohli hasn't responded whether he will play Ranji trophy or not.
Ahead of the Champions Trophy, India will play England in a white-ball series starting January 22. The series includes five T20Is and three ODIs. These matches will be crucial for India to rebuild after their recent debacle.
