The fourth match of the ongoing five-match Test series between India and Australia will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from Friday. Australia is leading 2-1 in the current series, and this match is a do or die situation for the Indian team.
Coach Gautam Gambhir’s displeasure in the dressing room
After the fourth Test match, reports claimed that Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir was extremely dissatisfied with the performance of the players. He gave a strict message to the players in the dressing room. The main reason for Gambhir’s displeasure was said to be the team’s poor performance, especially the continuous failure of senior batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Irfan Pathan’s reaction
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, reacting to these media reports, wrote on X (formerly Twitter),
“What happens in the dressing room, should stay in the dressing room!”
Irfan believes that such conversations should not be made public, as it can spoil the atmosphere within the team.
problems of indian team
The performance of the Indian team on the Australia tour has been struggling. The team is constantly facing difficulties due to instability in the batting order and lack of right combination. The poor form of senior players and inability of young players to perform under pressure remains a challenge for the team.
News of tension in the dressing room
Media reports have claimed that Gambhir’s communication with the players is not as effective as it was during the tenure of his predecessors, Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. This has also affected the atmosphere of the dressing room.
Importance of last test
The fifth and final Test match of the series is very important for India. Apart from winning, the team will have to answer criticism with its performance.
The controversy further highlights the challenges facing the Indian cricket team, where both on-field performance and dressing room balance play a decisive role.