Former Indian cricketer-royalist Manoj Tiwari launched a fierce attack on the current head coach Gautam Gambhir, alleging that of breaking the great spirit of the dressing room. Tiwari claimed that ever since Gautam became a serious head coach, the atmosphere and culture of the Indian cricket team had changed badly, and many shocking things have happened.
Rohit Sharma was accused after Shubman Gill replaced India’s ODI captain. This sudden change created a big debate between fans and former cricketers. Now, many people are wondering whether the prestigious pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will still be part of India’s plans for the ICC World Cup 2027.
Manoj Tiwari accused Gautam Gambhir of breaking the team’s spirit in the Indian dressing room
Rohit and Virat are set to return to international cricket on Australia Tour, the last played for India in 2025, the ICC Champions Trophy. Earlier this year, reputed batsmen declared their retirement from Test cricket after Australia’s disappointing tour.
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Prior to his retirement, Ravichandran Ashwin retired in the middle of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia from the international region last year. These sudden retirement raised questions about the leadership style of Gautam Gambhir.
Meanwhile, Manoj Tiwari said that senior players like Ashwin and Rohit have much more experience than Gautam Gambhir and employees and they would do anything that they disagree. And this is why the team management ensured that these senior players were no longer around the team.
He only ensured that Virat, Rohit and Ashwin are not: Manoj Tiwari
Manoj Tiwari was told by Insidesport: “If there is a senior player, if Ashwin is there, if Rohit is there, or if Rohit is there, these people have played so much cricket, these people are much higher than the head coaches or other employees, and these people do not agree on a point.
He also said that Gautam Gambhir has been incompatible with the selection of the team, sometimes bringing new players to play in XI without direct clarification. The commentator further stated, “I have seen that since this coach has played a role, a lot of controversies have arisen. Many things that are happening are not good for Indian cricket.
I believe that since he has been the head coach, Ashwin has retired. Rohit and Virat have also done this. Other things have occurred, as the players are unexpectedly being added to the squad and then straight into the initial XI. We have seen that serious is not consistent. ,
Manoj Tiwari called Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli the heart of Indian cricket
Tiwari said to Rohit and Virat as outstanding servants of Indian cricket, he said that he had taken Indian cricket to new heights. He also told that he is someone who gives his heart and soul to the team, yet he was facing pressure due to Gautam Gambhir.
The former Indian batsman claimed that the current Indian team is creating a stressful atmosphere around the management team and it could make both legends feel unwanted.
He indicated that if Rohit and Virat mean that their presence is no longer valuable or their image is being affected, they can consider retirement before expectation.
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Manoj Tiwari warned that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli may retire if they feel unwanted in Team India
He further said, “If these players feel that things are impressing their image and they no longer want in the dressing room, then they can consider retiring. I believe they want to play. I think that the serious people will not take this big call of not having these two persons, because no one can deny the fact that no one can deny the fact that both will be involved.
