ENG vs IND: Aakash Chopra slams Gautam Gambhir as India’s red-ball slump continues

Team India’s Red-Ball Woe continued as the side Suffered a Heartbreaking Defeat Against Engine in the First Test At Headingley. Following the loss, head coach Gautam Gambir and skipper Shubman gill Faced Severe Criticism Over the Team’s Selection, Especially in the Bowling Department. Meanwhile, form Cricketer Aakash Chopra Has also Voiced His concerns over India’s Dismal Run in Test Cricket.

Aakash Chopra Slams Gautam Gambir Over India’s Poor Run

Talking on his YouTube Channel Aakash Said that there is growing press on gambir as team india’s head coach. His record in testing and red-ball cricket has come under ballot, with only a few wins to his name-Two Against Bangladesh and one Against Australia. However, the team has suffered three losss against New ZealandThree Against Australia, and one Against Engine under his leadership, Raising Serious Concerns about his effectiveness in the role.

“There is a lot of press on Gautam Gambhir. The press is Absolutely Mounting. If you look at his performances as coach in test cricket and red-ball cricket, you will find that he has not won a lot of matches. He has won 2 matches against bangladesh and one againstralia. However, Against New Zealand, Three Against Australia, and one Against England. Aakash stated.

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India’s Test Struggles Continue after Senior Trio Bows Out

India, The Runners-Up of the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) Finals, Have Been Going Through A Poor Run in Test Cricket. They have won only one match in their last nine games. The Trouble Started in 2024 When India Were Whitewashed by New Zealand for the First Time Ever in a Three-Match Series. Things Got Worse During The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25, Where India Faced a Heavy Series Defeat. That loss marked a big turning point, as senior players Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli Announced their retirement afterward.

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