Not long ago, Team india was unbeatable — a machine that crushed opponents across continents.
But under Gautam Gambhir’s early regime, that dominance has begun to unravel.
After losing 2 back-to-back games to Australia’s C team, the same side that barely fielded half its world cup heroes, india now looks confused, chaotic, and creatively bankrupt.
The problem? Not talent. Not effort. It’s selection blunders — pure and simple.
Let’s break down the tactical disasters that turned a confident squad into a clueless mess.
1. Dropping kuldeep yadav — Because He “Doesn’t Bat”
Nothing screams short-sighted louder than dropping India’s best spinner because he can’t swing the bat.
Kuldeep Yadav has been India’s most effective wicket-taker in white-ball cricket — even on unhelpful surfaces. Yet Gambhir benched him for “team balance,” preferring all-rounders who didn’t deliver with bat or ball.
Result? Middle overs became a free buffet for Aussie batters. Kuldeep’s absence turned control into chaos — and australia ran riot.
2. Harshit Rana Over Prasidh Krishna — The KKR Connection Exposed
If selection is merit-based, this one defies logic.
Harshit Rana, a promising but raw pacer, was parachuted straight into the squad despite leaking runs at 7.40 an over on a pace-friendly deck.
Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna, proven and experienced, was left out.
Fans are calling it what it looks like — KKR favoritism, or “parchi cricket.”
The move backfired spectacularly, as Australia’s middle order punished India’s one-dimensional pace attack.
3. Washington Sundar at No. 8 — The Balance That Broke the Backbone
Washington Sundar is a fine utility cricketer, but slotting him at No. 8 while benching stronger hitters and strike bowlers was tactical suicide.
The batting tail got longer, and the bowling lacked venom. india looked unsure of its own plan — trying to copy England’s depth model without the players to pull it off.
By the time the Aussies figured it out, india was playing catch-up in every department.
4. No Prasidh, No Problem? Big Mistake.
In conditions that begged for raw pace and bounce, Prasidh Krishna’s omission was inexplicable.
He offers height, movement, and wicket-taking aggression — exactly what was missing as india failed to break partnerships.
Australia’s B-grade batters looked like world-beaters because India’s attack lacked penetration. Gambhir’s decision robbed the side of its most natural fast-bowling weapon.
5. India’s Aura Is Gone — And That’s the Real Loss
Under Gambhir, india suddenly looks unsure of how to win.
This is the same team that lost just one game across two ICC tournaments — now beaten twice in a row by a half-strength Aussie side.
The transition was supposed to inject energy and modern thinking. Instead, it’s produced muddled selections and defensive strategies.
What used to be a “team that forgot how to lose” now looks like a team that’s forgotten how to win.
🔥 FINAL OVER: THE REALITY CHECK FOR GAMBHIR
gautam Gambhir is a proven leader, but leadership isn’t nostalgia — it’s clarity.
If personal preferences, franchise hangovers, and overthinking keep dictating selections, this indian team will keep spiraling.
The scoreboard doesn’t lie: 0–2 down against Australia’s C team isn’t bad luck.
It’s bad management.
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