After an impressive start to their Border Gavaskar Trophy campaign, Team India dropped their hat, angering fans and pundits alike.
After registering a strong win in Perth, the visitors fared poorly in Adelaide and are struggling in the ongoing Brisbane Test.
The senior batsman’s performance, Bumrah’s lack of support in the bowling line-up are India’s main problems.
Meanwhile, a prominent observation by a former player revealed a mismatch between captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir, raising concerns.
Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali reviewed India’s performance in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy on his YouTube channel. He said that Rohit and Gambhir are not on the same page.
“Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir are not on the same page, whether it’s the ODIs in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, which was a poor series, or the New Zealand series. Second and third (Border Gavaskar in Tests. Trophy), they are not on the same page, like he and Rohit are on the same page. Wasn’t on the page,” said the former Pakistan player.
Basit also questioned Jadeja’s inclusion in the playing XI and pointed out the reliance on Bumrah.
Rohit Sharma and Gambhir have been hit by consecutive losses at home and away recently.
Meanwhile, India are reeling at 201/7 at tea on the fourth day of the Gabba Test, needing 45 more runs to avoid the follow-on.