Ishan Kishan Sidelined: Gambhir's 'Politics' Questioned After Drinks Duty Incident

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Ishan Kishan Sidelined: Gambhir's 'Politics' Questioned After Drinks Duty Incident
- •Gautam Gambhir's coaching style is under scrutiny for allegedly favoring certain players and sidelining others.
- •Ishan Kishan, in excellent form with scores of 76 (32 balls) and 28 (13 balls) in previous T20s, was dropped from the fourth T20 against New Zealand.
- •Captain Suryakumar Yadav cited 'muscle cramps' as the reason for Kishan's exclusion from the playing XI.
- •However, photos of Ishan Kishan running to deliver drinks to teammates during the match went viral, leading fans to question the authenticity of his injury.
- •Fans suspect Gambhir deliberately sidelined Kishan, raising concerns about potential disadvantages for Team India.
Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan's exclusion from the T20 squad due to alleged 'muscle cramps' is sparking controversy.
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