Post Mortem Meeting with Gambhir, Agarkar, and Rohit: A Six-Hour Analysis of NZ Strategy

New Delhi, The BCCI conducted a thorough review of India's recent 0-3 loss against New Zealand, addressing the selection of a rank turner for the Mumbai Test, the decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah, and discussions on Gautam Gambhir's coaching style. Skipper Rohit Sharma, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Gambhir, along with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and president Roger Binny, attended the meeting while Gambhir joined online. Questions were raised about certain decisions made by the team management during the series, including the choice to rest Bumrah and the selection of a rank turner pitch. Gambhir's coaching style, different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid, was also a topic of discussion, as the team adjusts to the new approach. "It was a six-hour marathon meeting that was necessary after such a disappointing performance. With the upcoming tour of Australia, the BCCI wants to ensure the team is back on track and discussed how the think-tank is working towards that goal," a senior BCCI source shared anonymously. Concerns were raised about Bumrah's absence in the third Test and the decision to opt for a rank turner pitch despite previous struggles on similar surfaces. The trio was tasked with providing suggestions for corrective measures to improve the team's performance. While it is unclear if Gambhir's coaching style was directly questioned, there are indications that some members of the team management may have reservations. The selections of T20 specialist all-rounder Nitish Reddy and rookie pacer Harshit Rana, with limited Ranji Trophy experience, were also topics of debate. The Indian team is set to depart for Australia in two groups on November 10 and 11, with hopes of regaining their form ahead of the challenging tour.

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