The Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management is facing scrutiny for playing Ruturaj Gaikwad at No 4 during the ODI series against South Africa, only to drop him for the next assignment against New Zealand. PTI
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Firstpost03-01-2026, 20:36

Chopra Slams Gambhir-Led Management Over ODI Selection Blunders

  • Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized the current team management and selection committee's ODI decisions.
  • He questioned dropping Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a century, to accommodate Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer.
  • Chopra asked why Rishabh Pant wasn't played at No. 4 against South Africa if he's retained as a backup keeper.
  • Concerns were raised about Nitish Kumar Reddy's consistent bench-warming despite his inclusion in the squad.
  • The three-match ODI series against New Zealand begins January 11 in Vadodara.

Why It Matters: Aakash Chopra criticizes India's ODI selection, questioning decisions on Gaikwad, Pant, and Reddy.

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