The BCCI recently held a long six-hour meeting to address India’s disappointing 0-3 Test series loss to New Zealand. The discussion brought together India’s key cricket leaders, including captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, BCCI secretary Jay Shah, and president Roger Binny. The main topics? Questions over the decision to rest vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah, the choice of pitches, and Gambhir’s unique coaching style, which differs greatly from that of his predecessor, Rahul Dravid.

Key Decisions and Gambhir’s Coaching Approach Under the Spotlight

One of the meeting’s big discussions was around Bumrah’s absence. While resting him was said to be a precautionary move, BCCI officials wondered if the team should’ve chosen different pitches, especially after India’s previous struggle on a similar surface in Pune.

Then there’s the coaching style. Gambhir’s approach is known to be more intense than Dravid’s, which has led to mixed reactions within the team. Players are still adjusting, and the BCCI is keeping an eye on how this change affects team performance. With the upcoming tour to Australia, all eyes are on whether Gambhir’s methods can help the team bounce back.

“It was a long meeting, and it was expected after a tough series loss like this,” said a senior BCCI source. “With Australia ahead, the BCCI wanted to hear directly from the team leaders about their plans to get back on track.”

Other team selections also came up for discussion, like the choice of younger, less-experienced players, including all-rounder Nitish Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana. As India prepares to leave for Australia on November 10 and 11, the BCCI’s goals are clear: build a more consistent team strategy and improve overall performance.

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