Rahane Blames Frequent Changes for India's ODI Series Loss to New Zealand, Hints at Gambhir

• India suffered its first-ever home ODI series defeat to New Zealand, losing 2-1 after a 41-run loss in the third match in Indore.
• Ajinkya Rahane criticized the team management, led by coach Gautam Gambhir, for frequent changes in the playing eleven, citing it as the main reason for the series loss.
• Despite Virat Kohli's 124 and Harshit Rana's 52, India failed to chase 338 runs at Holkar Stadium, being all out for 296.
• Rahane emphasized the need for stability, clear roles, and trust from management for players, especially with the World Cup approaching.
• Gautam Gambhir's coaching tenure faces scrutiny, with inconsistent performances in ODIs and Tests despite a Champions Trophy win in 2025.

Why It Matters: Ajinkya Rahane attributes India's ODI series loss to New Zealand to unstable team selection under Gautam Gambhir.