SaralnamaFormer cricketer Manoj Tiwary has accused India's head coach Gautam Gambhir of pushing senior players out of the national team. The BCCI named Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. Tiwary claims Gambhir is indirectly forcing seniors like Rohit and Virat Kohli to retire early. He points to R Ashwin's mid-series retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as evidence. Tiwary suggests Gambhir's approach has led to controversies and unexpected squad changes. The upcoming Australia tour starts, with Gill leading and Rohit and Kohli playing under him. Fans can follow cricket updates for the latest news on this developing story. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 17:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary has accused India's head coach Gautam Gambhir of pushing senior players out of the national team
- The BCCI named Shubman Gill as the new ODI captain , replacing Rohit Sharma
- Tiwary claims Gambhir is indirectly forcing seniors like Rohit and Virat Kohli to retire early