Rahane Slams Team Management After NZ Series Loss, Questions Gambhir's Coaching

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News18•20-01-2026, 08:35
Rahane Slams Team Management After NZ Series Loss, Questions Gambhir's Coaching
- •India lost the ODI series to New Zealand 2-1 after a 41-run defeat in the final match at Holkar Stadium, Indore, marking New Zealand's first ODI series win in India.
- •Ajinkya Rahane criticized the team management, without naming Gautam Gambhir, for frequent changes in the playing XI, stating it negatively impacts World Cup preparations.
- •Rahane highlighted that losing 5 out of the last 9 ODIs indicates a lack of stability and clear roles for players, which is crucial for confidence.
- •Virat Kohli scored 124, and Harshit Rana made his maiden ODI fifty, but India failed to chase New Zealand's 338-run target.
- •Gautam Gambhir's coaching is under scrutiny due to consistent failures in ODI and Test formats, despite a Champions Trophy win in 2025.
Why It Matters: Ajinkya Rahane criticizes team management's frequent changes and lack of player security after India's ODI series loss to New Zealand.
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