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Gautam Gambhir wanted THIS veteran star in India squad for Border-Gavaskar series: Report
According to a recent report, Gambhir wanted the selection committee to re-include Pujara in the Indian squad for the Australia tour, however his request was ignored
Published: Jan 01, 2025, 12:46 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 01, 2025, 12:46 PM (IST)
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has seemingly not been on the same page with the BCCI when it comes to the selection of the team. According to a report by The Indian Express, Gambhir was fuming after the Indian team returned to the dressing room following their defeat in the fourth Border-Gavaskar series Test in Melbourne.
The report also stated that Gambhir urged the selection committee to re-include Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara into the team for Australia tour. However, his request was ignored by the Ajit Agarkar-led committee. Even after India had won the Perth Test, Gambhir was reportedly asking for Pujara’s inclusion.
Pujara was among the star performers for the Indian team during their previous 2 victories over Australia, but hasn’t been given a chance to feature for the Men in Blue since the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final.
The report further stated that the atmosphere in the Indian dressing room has been divided for some time now with unrest being caused over team selection as well.
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Gambhir has also reportedly not seen eye-to-eye with the selectors and captain when it comes to deciding the playing XI for the Australia series.