Inaugurated test of high anticipated England Vs. India The series in Headingley turned into a dramatic competition, which ended in disappointment for visitors. England chased a difficult 371-run target on the last day to secure one Win of five wickets In front of a crowd of a jubilant house. England reduced the target to 350 runs after scoring 21/0 at a day 4 with all ten wickets. However, who shocked Indian fans on day 5 and shocked the experts who did cricket.
Ben Docket and Zak Croly set the tone as England pulls a brave chase
Despite the threat of the storm and the risk of rain, England openers opened fire. Ben docket And Zak Croly In Indian bowling lineup, inaugurating 188 runs, who left Shubman Gill And his men scramble to answer.
Ducchk emerged as a hero, scoring a brilliant 149 off just 168 balls, while Croly stuck with a fluent 65 before being rejected. His initial stand put England in a commanding position in the last two sessions.
After the docket left, Root He took charge and ensured that there was no hesitation in the chase. Former captain remained unbeaten on 53, directed his team for a finish line with skipper Ben stokes (33) and Jamie SmithWho acted with a confidence of 44 Not Out. The hosts reached the target with five wickets in hand, pulling one of the most notable pursuit in recent test history.
As expected, derogatory disadvantages did not sit well with Indian fans, many of whom took on social media to fulfill their frustration. While many players came under investigation, it was the head coach Gautam Gambhir Who bored the criticism of criticism. Gambhir, known for his non-speech, aggressive approach, has failed to continue in India’s performance of red balls. Under his leadership, India has now lost 7 out of 9 Test matches, with a home series against Whitewash New Zealand And this Border-gavaskar trophy in Australia.
The series of poor results has placed Gambhir’s coaching credentials under the scanner. Fans and former players have started asking the same questions whether their style aligns with long -term cricket demands. With four more tests in the England series, the pressure on the severe is now more than ever.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Gautam Gambhir as Test Coach. 1 win in 9 Tests. Made a joke of one side that has defeated Aus twice. Casting that affects personal ego and team combination.
– Gabbar (@gabbarsingh) 24 June, 2025
1 win in last 9 tests @Gautamgambhir pic.twitter.com/ky9achf5wc
– . (@Dhanushvk_) 24 June, 2025
Gautam Gambhir will be remembered as the weakest coach of Team India.
He is the worst from Greg Chappell. pic.twitter.com/2w9ige0hqg
– Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Crlmemes_) 24 June, 2025
Rohit Sharma won the series 4–1 with the same team against England.
I am saying this again. Everything was good until Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the head coach. pic.twitter.com/ru9mp92syx
– Selfless (@Selsscrick) 24 June, 2025
Gautam Gambhir as coach
– ODI series vs Sl lost
– Home Test Series vs NZ lost
– 12 years Test series ended Win Streak
– BGT lost after 12 years
– Bottled WTC final qualification
– Kohli and Rohit forced to retire
– Bottled First Test vs Eng pic.twitter.com/twvutkq6cl– Animals (@Beast__07_) 24 June, 2025
Gautam Gambhir once made fun of the biggest coach Ravi Shastri.
But under its own coaching, India lost 7 out of 9 tests and attracted 1. pic.twitter.com/SRNZ85QRMK– Sidhu (@sojaa_MDC) June 25, 2025
The BCCI should have dropped Gautam Gambhir from Test coaching, but the BCCI forced Virat Kohli, Ravi Ashwin and Rohit Sharma retirement. He is pathetic as a Test coach, who has now lost to New Zealand at home against Australia in England. pic.twitter.com/l23mohhmc1
– Sujit Suman (@Sujeetsuman1991) 24 June, 2025
Despite scoring 5 centuries, the Test match lost, welcome to Gautam Gambhir era pic.twitter.com/uqi0fmnsq
– Sir Jacob Bethell 🏴 (@bet_helll) 24 June, 2025
On a serious note, get easy on the gill.
This is his first match as Captain, and he did well, he will eventually get his rhythm.If anything, Gautam Gambhir directed that energy, he criticized the selection of the team like an appropriate troll before stepping into the role of a coach.
– Yashvi (@breathekohli) 24 June, 2025
Team India in Test after Gautam Gambhir’s entry. pic.twitter.com/EMXB2S7LH0
– Godman Smooth (@Madan_chikna) 24 June, 2025
This Gautam Gambhir is the most useless coach in recent times.
#INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/kof1u3o1mb– 👑che_krishna🇮🇳💛9 (@chekrishnack_) 24 June, 2025
Gautam serious era pic.twitter.com/8PFZYCLT8A
– Iyersena (@akitkumar12309) June 25, 2025
There are no shields for Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian Test team. Under -performing seniors have all retired. Either he manages to change this series brilliantly from here or we give him goodbye as his test coach. It is worse than bad.
– Zucker Doctor (@DOCTORLFC) 24 June, 2025
These people were never a problem, the problem is Gautam Gambhir.#ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/6FBESPUOLS
– jatayu (@wokyahaotahai) 24 June, 2025
Gautam Gambhir is India’s Greg Chappell#INDVSENG#ceasefire@BCCI pic.twitter.com/8joh2xeyyd1
– Tapash Sahani (@Tapashbjp) 24 June, 2025
As long as Gautam is a serious head coach, the Indian Test team will continue to lose. The man has no clue how to coach a test team.
– Donato Pavre (@donatopavrey) June 25, 2025
Gautam Gambhir right now#INDVSENG , #Angland , #ENGVIND , pic.twitter.com/mayex0zsml
– Ciju Mothedath (@sijumoothedath) June 25, 2025
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