Gautam Gambhir & Split Coaching: Harbhajan Singh Backs Idea

Cricket
N
News18•06-01-2026, 19:56
Gautam Gambhir & Split Coaching: Harbhajan Singh Backs Idea
- •Harbhajan Singh supports "split coaching" for Indian cricket, contrasting Gautam Gambhir's earlier indirect opposition to the idea.
- •Split coaching involves different coaches for white-ball and red-ball formats, a concept popularized by England's 2019 World Cup win.
- •Gambhir's Test coaching record shows more losses than wins, including two home series whitewashes, despite his white-ball success.
- •Harbhajan sympathizes with Gambhir but suggests split coaching might be necessary over time, citing the demanding nature of the role.
- •Rumors of BCCI approaching VVS Laxman for a Test coaching role exist, though denied, with India's next Test in August 2026.
Why It Matters: Harbhajan Singh backs split coaching for India, citing its potential need despite Gambhir's past reservations.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...





