‘I’ve had enough…’: Gambhir shouts in India dressing room after MCG loss, threatens to drop those not following orders

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‘I’ve had enough…’: Gambhir shouts in India dressing room after MCG loss, threatens to drop those not following orders

Gautam Gambhir reportedly lost his cool in the India dressing room after the batting collapse at MCG led to another defeat against Australia. “I've had enough.”

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has had enough. The former opener reportedly lost his cool and lashed out at the Indian cricketers in the dressing room after yet another batting collapse saw them surrender the fourth Test match to Australia by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India lost seven wickets for just 34 runs in the final session of Day 5 to get bowled out for 155 in their 340-run chase. The victory gave Australia an unassailable 2-1 lead and practically ended India's chances of making it to the World Championship final for the third time in a row.

 

India's coach Gautam Gambhir (C) looks over the field(AFP)

 

When India went to Tea with three down, a draw seemed to be the likeliest result. Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal batted out the entire second session, making the Australian bowlers look benign. But tragedy struck at the start of the last session.

 

 

In a bizarre move, Australia decided to start the proceedings from both ends, with off-spinners Nathan Lyon and Travis Head working in tandem. Australia's plan was simple. They wanted India to make a mistake, and Pant did exactly that. Despite three boundary riders stationed on the on-side, Pant attempted a lofted shot to a half-tracker from Head and ended up providing a catch in the deep mid-wicket boundary to Mitchell Marsh.

After Pant's dismissal, the floodgates opened as Australia ran through India's lower middle order within an hour to register a sensational win. The shots that Pant (30), Jaiswal (84) and Virat Kohli (5) played were baffling, to say the least, as India, from the beginning of the second innings, aimed for a draw instead of pressing for a win. Captain Rohit Sharma, too, has been disappointing, to say the least. For the first time in this series, he got his eyes in but played a loose shot off Cummins to lose his wicket.

Gambhir was reportedly unhappy with the way some of the batters got out. There have been far too many collapses in the last year, leading to multiple defeats. According to an Indian Express report, Gambhir said, "Enough is enough" in the dressing room.

 

"Shortly after India lost seven wickets in 20.4 overs and handed the Melbourne Test to Australia, head coach Gautam Gambhir had some stern words for the entire squad in the dressing room on Monday. “Bahut ho gaya (I’ve had enough),” the report stated.

Gambhir threatens to drop those not following his orders

It added that Gambhir did not take any names, but his indication was clear: Forget your natural and play according to the situation and the team's needs.

Gambhir, who took over from Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup win, has already seen quite a few lows in his tenure. India lost their first ODI series in Sri Lanka in more than decades and then were handed the heaviest defeat at home by New Zealand. The Tom Latham-led side became the first team to whitewash India at home.

Things looked like they were taking a different turn in Australia when India, led by Jasprit Bumrah (Rohit was unavailable to lead due to the birth of his second child), put on an inspired performance to beat Australia in the first Test. But since then, it all went downhill. India lost the day-night test by 10 wickets. The third Test in Brisbane could have easily gone Australia's way had rain not rescued India.

After losing the Melbourne Test because of another batting collapse, Gambhir reportedly told the members of Team India to abide by his methods and techniques or else face the axe.

"Gambhir, who took over as coach on July 9, is learnt to have talked about how he had let the team do what it wanted for the “last six months” but would now “decide” how they would play. In a veiled warning to players to toe the line, he is learnt to have said that going ahead, those who don’t abide by his pre-decided team strategy would be given a “thank you”," the report added.

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Gautam Gambhir Wanted Cheteshwar Pujara For Australia Tour, Selectors Rejected His Request: Report

 

 

Gautam Gambhir wanted to bring in Cheteshwar Pujara. (Image: AP, AFP)

 

With India’s batting unit continuing to disappoint, reports have suggested that the Head Coach, Gautam Gambhir had called for the return of veteran batter, Cheteshwar Pujara, who played a decisive role in India’s series-winning campaigns in the previous two tours of Australia.

 

In a report by the Indian Express, Gambhir wanted Pujara back in the Test side but the selectors shot down the move. After India went on to win the first Test in Perth, Gambhir continued to talk about Pujara.

The batter from Rajkot who represents Saurashtra in the first-class format, last played a Test for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at the Oval for the 2021-23 cycle. The 36-year-old had a crucial role in the last two tours Down Under.

 

 

He was the highest run-scorer for the 2018 tour with 521 runs from seven innings. He also chipped in with 271 runs in the 2020/21 tour but was remembered for his role in the Gabba Test where he played 211 deliveries for his 56 to keep India afloat.

 

Pujara, who opted for a defensive approach, has proved to be a nuisance for the Australian bowlers over the years. The veteran pacer, Josh Hazlewood had even expressed his pleasure in not having to go against him during a media interaction earlier.

 

 

The Indian team lacked a similar approach to Pujara’s where he wore down the opposition’s bowlers with his relentless defensive approach. With him not in the squad, Devdutt Padikkal was used in the number three slot for the first Test, followed by Shubman Gill and most recently KL Rahul.

 

Rahul has been the only batter similar to Pujara in their approach and has had a relatively successful tour, as India’s third-highest run-scorer in this series.  But the fact remains that someone like Pujara could have been the spine for India’s batting unit which helped lead their charge against a prolific bowling attack in Australia.

 

Australia currently lead the five-match series 2-1 and will go into the final Test as the favourites to take home the title and put one foot into the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive season. India on the other hand would look to come together and put in their best performance to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy yet again.

Edited January 1, 2025 by rollingstoned

[Lord]

ohh poor Gambhir

[goose]

good to see he wanted pujara. but if you haven't got the clout to get what you want you shouldn't be there

[Lord]

Just now, goose said:

good to see he wanted pujara. but if you haven't got the clout to get what you want you shouldn't be there

or its just way of deflecting blame. 

[lemsip]

4 minutes ago, goose said:

good to see he wanted pujara. but if you haven't got the clout to get what you want you shouldn't be there

The Coach has to do the job he  has. He is not a selector and  he got enough of his suggestions accepted in Rana, Washi etc playing. He is consistently losing matches as a coach both home and abroad and across formats so his performance has to be looked at.  Bleating about not getting Pujjara is an ar*e covering exercise. 

[goose]

who decides gambhir's time is up? how does it work

[rollingstoned]

16 minutes ago, Lord said:

or its just way of deflecting blame. 

Either way how will you know looking from the outside? Only time can tell and by time I mean when the gruesome twosome are no longer in the picture.

[lemsip]

6 minutes ago, goose said:

who decides gambhir's time is up? how does it work

His employer i.e BCCI babus.

[Lord]

7 minutes ago, rollingstoned said:

Either way how will you know looking from the outside? Only time can tell and by time I mean when the gruesome twosome are no longer in the picture.

Timing tells everything. Pujara is suddenly the hero we don't have. If anything hes been worse than RoKo.

 

 

[Suhaan]

So Gambhir wanted to go 1000 steps back

How is Pujara who is completely done is solution to things which we have at present?

Pant also did well last two times ,what has he done this tour?

So Gambhir was sure Pujara would have walloped Aus this time as well!

Kya coach hai!

[Lord]

2 minutes ago, Suhaan said:

So Gambhir wanted to go 1000 steps back

How is Pujara who is completely done is solution to things which we have at present?

Pant also did well last two times ,what has he done this tour?

So Gambhir was sure Pujara would have walloped Aus this time as well!

Kya coach hai!

more oldies the better as per him

[Gollum]

Farzi

Nautankibaaz

Neech soch wala

 

May the humiliation continue for GG. 

[Suhaan]

48 minutes ago, Lord said:

more oldies the better as per him

Has he said anything against Rohit Kohli,is there one news about it?

Don't think so,this is all nautanki baazi from his fangirls

[nitinbwj]

Hahahaha....jhooth bakwaas. Gambhir doesn't have the balls to do ****. 

[The Realist]

It's become a retirement home. Harder to get in than be dropped. Semi retired Pujara is not a solution. Constantly looking backwards instead of building for the future. Dravid too was hopeless with his backing of Pattidar and Bharat.

 

May as well call up Rahane and Dhawan next.

[bowl_out]

People were talking about Gam-ball in the BD series... And Gavaskar was saying Gambhir alone should not be credit, but Rohit should get credit as well.. Suddenly, within 2 series, now there is threat-ball?

 

[bowl_out]

Enough indicators that Pant will be the first person to be dropped in SCG and Jurel will take his place

[BacktoCricaddict]

Roko: Gauti Bhai, Sydney match ke baad hum pukka retire ho rahe Hain

 

Gauti: I don't care!! Sydney is last chance. If you don't follow my orders, I will drop you!!

 

 

[Chaos]

Gambhir should be himself. Fire cracker. Likes of of rohit and kohli ran the show, u know how gauti hates kohli. Good the fire cracker will call the shots now. Some of the shots played..:they should be fired soley on that basis. Idiots with pathetic shot selection at critical junctures have no place in team. Fisherman has to go, he caught enough fish last 5+ yrs to be known as greatest fisherman to ever live.

Edited January 1, 2025 by Chaos