Gautam Gambhir stamps authority with Varun Chakravarthy masterstroke but needs to more open-minded | Cricket News
Late last year during the Australia tour, head coach Gautam Gambhir’s patience finally ran out that Melbourne evening when he had a strong spray at his players in the dressing room for losing the Boxing Day Test that seemed eminently draw-able with a couple of hours left to go on the final day. “Bahut ho gaya, I have had enough” – Gambhir, as reported by this newspaper then, had told the team. He said he had allowed the team to do what it wanted for the “last six months” but now he would “decide” how they play. There was also a warning – it will be ‘thank you’ to those who don’t abide by his pre-decided team strategy plan. Since that Melbourne Test, the coach has been stamping his authority more and more. Story continues below this ad The ICC Champions Trophy was his first real big event after the Australia tour. The new beginning, under the more proactive Gambhir, would start with team selection. It’s learnt that it was him who pushed hard for …
