Irfan Pathan, a former cricket player for India, responded to recent allegations that exposed backroom secrets. The team is reportedly struggling, particularly following India’s crushing loss to Australia in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, according to these reports. Coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly became angry with the players following their heartbreaking defeat. According to reports, he chastised them for diverting from the team plan and acting independently. Gambhir allegedly warned the players that they would be removed from the team if they did not follow the team’s plans.India lost by 184 runs on the last day of the match, which appeared to be ending in a draw. Due to bad choices made by important players like Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, their wickets fell cheaply. Pant lost his wicket to part-timer Travis Head, Jaiswal attempted a pull shot even though the field was placed for it, and Kohli was removed while attempting to knock a ball outside off.
Another section of the story indicated that Gambhir has been pressing for senior batter Cheteshwar Pujara to be included in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad. However, the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, dismissed his demands.
Gambhir reportedly requested Pujara’s inclusion several times before the first Test in Perth, but the selectors did not act on it. Even after India’s triumph in the Perth Test, Gambhir insisted on Pujara’s selection. Pujara, who was a major player in India’s previous series victories in Australia, has not appeared for India since the World Test Championship final in 2023.In addition, there have been rumors of conflict between Gambhir, the captain, and the selectors over who will play in the Australia series. Not everyone in the dressing room agreed with Gambhir’s choices, such as selecting Washington Sundar and Harshit Rana. Gambhir is also said to have been irritated by the players’ inability to carry out the team’s strategies on the field.
