Sreesanth criticizes Gambhir's role as India head coach amid performances
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Former Indian pacer S. Sreesanth has openly criticized head coach Gautam Gambhir, calling for a change in Team India's coaching approach. Sreesanth argues that Gambhir's traditional methods have contributed to the team's failures in recent Test series, including losses to New Zealand in 2024 and South Africa in 2025. He suggested that India would benefit more from a mentor figure similar to MS Dhoni rather than a conventional coach. The critique comes in light of India's poor performances, including a 3-1 defeat to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which prevented the team from qualifying for the World Test Championship final. Sreesanth also felt that the credit for the T20 World Cup win in 2025 should be given more to the players than to Gambhir's coaching decisions.
- •Sreesanth questions Gambhir's coaching methods and philosophy.
- •India lost series to New Zealand and South Africa under Gambhir.
- •Sreesanth advocates for a mentor-like coach, referring to MS Dhoni.
- •India's defeat to Australia ended hopes for World Test Championship final.
- •Criticism emphasizes need for strategic changes in coaching approach.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'Too much pressure on players': Sreesanth criticises Gautam Gambhir, calls for Dhoni-like mentor
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'Change the coach': Sreesanth questions Gautam Gambhir's role as India head coach
"Former fast bowler S Sreesanth has called for a change in India's coaching setup, advocating for a mentor like MS Dhoni over head coach Gautam Gambhir. Sreesanth believes Gambhir's approach puts too much pressure on players, contrasting it with Dhoni's supportive style. He also questioned the extent of a coach's influence during matches, citing recent Test series defeats despite white-ball success under Gambhir.
"Former pacer S. Sreesanth has urged for a change in Team India's coaching approach, advocating for a mentor over a traditional coach like Gautam Gambhir. Sreesanth believes Gambhir's methods are too rigid, citing recent Test series losses. He emphasized the importance of a supportive, brotherly figure, drawing parallels with MS Dhoni's leadership style.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:01 AM'Too much pressure on players': Sreesanth criticises Gautam Gambhir, calls for Dhoni-like mentor
Former fast bowler S Sreesanth has called for a change in India's coaching setup, advocating for a mentor like MS Dhoni over head coach Gautam Gambhir. Sreesanth believes Gambhir's approach puts too much pressure on players, contrasting it with Dhoni's supportive style. He also questioned the extent of a coach's influence during matches, citing recent Test series defeats despite white-ball success under Gambhir.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:52 PM'Change the coach': Sreesanth questions Gautam Gambhir's role as India head coach
Former pacer S. Sreesanth has urged for a change in Team India's coaching approach, advocating for a mentor over a traditional coach like Gautam Gambhir. Sreesanth believes Gambhir's methods are too rigid, citing recent Test series losses. He emphasized the importance of a supportive, brotherly figure, drawing parallels with MS Dhoni's leadership style.
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