Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and head coach Gautam Gambhir After the team’s 1-3 defeat in the border-Gavaskar trophy in Australia, India introduced a strict new set of rules for the National Cricket team, which shocked the entire cricketing world.
The new guidelines could highlight everything, including family members of long-serving players staying with them on tour, restrictions on personnel and mandatory domestic cricket participation. The decision comes as a direct reaction to the team’s growing concerns about discipline, focus and commitment after a disappointing Test row Damage to Australia.
Ravi Shastri defends Gautam Gambhir’s tough stand, recalls his no-nonsense training days
However, some Indian players have expressed their displeasure with the new restrictions, but the BTSI has made it clear that the move is essential for the long-term progress of Indian Cricket. Known for his no-nonsense attitude, Gautam Gambhir demanded that the team travel, train and function, train and function as a cohesive group, putting the team’s collective goal ahead of individual choices.
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Now ahead of the white-ball series in Australia, former India coach Ravi Shastri has shared his thoughts on the matter. Shastri, in his coaching stint, pointed out that such issues never arose and did not go away as the environment became more streamlined.
Former World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir said he had noticed a growing animosity in the camp, forcing him to introduce strong rules to restore order.
You don’t have to go to room service all the time: Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri, in Cricketner, said: “It doesn’t bother me too much because I could have made a difference with a couple of wickets or two.”
The well-known broadcaster said, “After a while, you don’t need to go to room service.
The former India coach praised Shubman Gilli, who is no longer responsible and has calmed down with Odi and the leadership of the team in Test Cricket. Shastr said, “Good thing for him (Gambhir), now he has a captain who is steady, composed and calm. Gill is the next decade for India.”
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Gautam Gambhir faces a big challenge as Ravi Shastri emphasizes the urgent need for new pacers
However, Shastri highlighted that one of Gautam Gambhir’s biggest challenges will now be maintaining India’s fast bowling depth. Retirement and with Muhammad Shami approaching and Jasprit BumrahA carefully managed workload is set to focus on at least three new pacers to ensure that India’s attack remains sharp across formats.
Shastri said, “Will be looked for with a nice bench of fast bowlers.
For the record, Shastri is enjoying life in the commentary box. His sultry voice and energetic tone have become iconic across the cricketing world and now he is set for another memorable moment as part of the commentary panel for the white-ball series between India and Australia.

