An ongoing public feud between the former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and head coach of India Gautam Gambhir Afridi has once again weighed in on the Selection strategy for India’s two most important white-ball players.
Senior players, who have expressed strong reservations about any attempt to manage the Indian team, have offered unequivocal support for Afridi. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmaconfirming them to extend their careers till the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.
Apart from offering informed tips, Afridi was directly critical of Gambhir’s personality and coaching approach, stating that his confidence in his own decision-making has recently resulted in the recent contests and the demanding and demanding semi-final performances and expectations in the longest format.
Pakistan Cricket Icon Shahid Afridi takes a dig at India coach Gautam Gambhir
Afridi pointed to Gambhir’s personal behavior and subsequent results, arguing that the coach’s strong-willed approach did not translate into success where it mattered most. Despite his notable success in white-ball tournaments such as the Champions Trophy, Gambhir’s tenure has produced a very dubious record in the longest format, providing ammunition for Afridi’s words.
Talkative Telecom Asia Sports, Taking aim at the coach’s confidence, Afridi said:Got Gautam’s attention, as he thinks and thinks that he is right, but after a while, he proves that you are not always right. “
The official record is that of the nineteen Tests India have played so far, they have won just seven sevens. This poor run includes an unprecedented 0-3 home whitewash against New Zealand and a recent 0-2 home loss to South Africa, part of a rare history of home losses for India. In addition, the team lost the boundary-Gavaskar trophy to Australia, along with their only Test series wins against West Indian teams such as Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Afridi confirms veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for ODI World Cup 2027
Afridi, the Indian team management should recognize the key importance of Kohli and Rohit and ensure their continuity through the next big ODI tournament. The charismatic former all-rounder will backfire on the Batting Stalwarts’ efforts to stay out of India’s 50-over plans, especially given his recent top-order performance. Afridi was firm in his judgment of their irreplaceability, stating unequivocally: “Virat and Rohit are the backbone of the Indian Batting Line-line and the way they played in the last ODI series, it can be said with confidence that they can play till the 2027 World Cup. “
From a strategic point of view, the team management suggested that the rotation should be strictly limited to matches against the weakest opposition: “You have to protect both the stars. Some new player and rest virat and rohit can try when india is playing against a weaker team.” In a separate statement, Afridi noted that Rohit’s latest record-breaking feat, the longest record-breaking feat for the most 6 in ODI history, said: “Records are meant to be broken, and it’s already gotten better. I’m happy that a player I always liked broke this record. “
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