Former India bowler Sreesanth criticizes Gambhir's coaching

Former India cricketer S. Sreesanth has launched a sharp critique of current head coach Gautam Gambhir, questioning his coaching philosophy and downplaying his role in India's recent T20 World Cup victory. The remarks, made during an interview on the program "Guest in the Newsroom" on The Lallantop, have reignited debate over the national team's direction.

Sreesanth argued that the Indian team requires a mentor rather than a traditional coach, suggesting the current setup places undue pressure on players. He stated that a leader should act as a supportive figure, remaining balanced in both victory and defeat. The former fast bowler explicitly called for a change in coach, advocating for a leadership style he associated with former captain M.S. Dhoni, whom he described as building confidence and backing players through difficult phases.

A significant portion of Sreesanth's criticism focused on India's Test cricket performance under Gambhir. He highlighted a series of recent setbacks, including a 3-0 home series defeat to New Zealand in 2024 and a 2-0 home loss to South Africa in 2025. India also lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia 3-1 in early 2025. These results...