Former Indian bowler Joginder Sharma predicted that current head coach, Gautam Gambhir, will not be able to stay with the Blues for a long time.
Gambhir, who won the 2011 ODI World Cup, was recently appointed as India’s head coach across formats until 2027. Under his leadership, the Blues will play in the 2025 Champions Trophy, the 2026 T20 World Cup, and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
In his first series as India’s coach, Suryakumar Yadav-led the Indian team to a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in a three-T20I series. They are now playing an ODI series against the Islanders.
Speaking on YouTube, Sharma expressed his doubts about Gambhir’s future with the team. He mentioned that Gambhir’s direct approach and independent decision-making might not work in the long term.
“Gautam Gambhir is the one to manage the team, but I believe that he will not be able to stay for a long time,” Joginder said. “This is because Gautam Gambhir has his own decisions. It might happen that he has a disagreement with a player. I am not talking about Virat Kohli. Many times, Gambhir’s decisions are such that others do not like them.”
Joginder further added that Gambhir works honestly and sincerely and he is not someone who seeks favor.
“Gautam Gambhir speaks directly. He is not someone who will go to anyone. He is not a person who flatters. We are the ones who give him credit. He does his work sincerely and with great honesty,” Joginder concluded.
