Sreesanth questions Gambhir's role in India's white-ball success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Former India pacer S Sreesanth criticized head coach Gautam Gambhir's influence on the team during a media appearance on June 19. Sreesanth argued that players, particularly Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav, were crucial to India's recent victories, including their white-ball triumphs at the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 and the 2026 T20 World Cup. He claimed that much of the credit has been unfairly attributed to Gambhir and highlighted the importance of player input during matches. Sreesanth linked Gambhir's coaching tenure to India's struggles in Test cricket and suggested a need for a mentorship approach rather than traditional coaching. His comments add to ongoing discourse regarding Gambhir’s effectiveness as head coach, especially amidst continued success in limited-overs formats.
- •Sreesanth emphasizes players over Gambhir for recent successes.
- •Samson named Player of the Tournament in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •Sreesanth links Gambhir's coaching to India's recent Test issues.
- •Calls for a mentorship approach instead of traditional coaching.
- •Debate continues over Gambhir's impact amidst white-ball success.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'If not for Sanju Samson, would India have won?': Sreesanth takes aim at Gautam Gambhir
"Former pacer S Sreesanth has questioned head coach Gautam Gambhir's significant contribution to India's recent white-ball triumphs, emphasizing the crucial roles played by players like Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav. Sreesanth argued that on-field leaders and players made key decisions, contrasting this with a more involved coach like Ashish Nehra. He also linked India's Test struggles to Gambhir's tenure, advocating for a mentor over a coach.
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