India’s cricket scene is abuzz with the IPL 2025, but Team India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, is taking a well-deserved break. In a candid conversation on ABP News, Gambhir fired back at critics and set the record straight on his working relationship with Rohit Sharma.
The coach was under fire after back-to-back losses against New Zealand and Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Critics were quick to slam him, some even questioning his fitness for the role.
Gambhir didn’t mince words. “I’ve only been coach for eight months, and I know I’ll face flak if the team doesn’t perform,” he said. Some people have been panning my every move – my coaching, my record, even the prize money the team received after the Champions Trophy win.
Those critics who’ve been around for decades, constantly in the commentary box, think Indian cricket is their personal fiefdom. Gambhir expressed his frustration, saying, “Some people seem to think Indian cricket is their property. The harsh reality is, it belongs to 1.4 billion Indians, and that’s how it’ll stay.”
The Heat is On
Gambhir’s comments came as a response to the intense scrutiny he faced after the losses. Many were quick to demand his removal from the coaching position.
However, Gambhir remains unphased – at least, that’s what he wants his critics to believe. His words to ABP News were laced with sarcasm, leaving little doubt that he’s had enough of the criticism.
A Coach’s Take on the Game
Gambhir is known for his no-nonsense, straight-talking style. When asked about the criticism he received after the losses, he shot back, “It’s their job to look for faults, and they’ll keep doing it.”
The coach is still adapting to his new role, having taken over just eight months ago. The pressure is mounting, and so are the stakes. But Gambhir seems ready for the challenge.
The conversation with ABP News was a clear indication that Gambhir is here to stay, and he’s not backing down from a fight – at least not verbally.
Here are some key points that emerged from the interview:
- Gautam Gambhir has been coach for just eight months.
- Critics slammed him after back-to-back losses to New Zealand and Australia.
- Gambhir fired back at critics, saying Indian cricket isn’t anyone’s personal property.
- He’s unphased by the criticism, saying it’s the critics’ job to find fault.