Shashi Tharoor (left) with Gautam Gambhir (X/Shashi Tharoor)
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News1822-01-2026, 07:29

Gautam Gambhir Responds to Claims of Sidelining Rohit, Kohli: 'Truth Will Become Clear'

  • Head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed allegations that he is trying to remove star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from the Indian team.
  • Social media chatter intensified after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's surprising Test retirements last year, linking it to Gambhir's alleged influence.
  • Gambhir responded on social media after India's T20I win against New Zealand in Nagpur, quoting a post by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.
  • Shashi Tharoor had joked that the Indian head coach's job is the second most difficult after the Prime Minister, referencing criticism faced by Gambhir.
  • Gambhir stated that the "truth and logic" regarding a coach's "unlimited authority" in team selection will eventually be revealed.

Why It Matters: Gautam Gambhir refutes claims of sidelining Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting the truth will emerge.

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