India's cricket management under scrutiny after Test series loss to New Zealand

India’s cricket team management is facing intense scrutiny following their clean sweep defeat to New Zealand in the home Test series. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) held a crucial meeting with the team’s leadership, including captain Rohit Sharma, coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, to discuss the disappointing outcome.

According to Indian media reports, the meeting took place before the team’s departure for Australia, and lasted for six hours. BCCI officials, including Roger Bani and Jay Shah, were present to question the team’s think tank about the performance and strategy during the series.  

One of the main topics of discussion was Gautam Gambhir’s approach to coaching. It was pointed out that his coaching style differed significantly from that of Rahul Dravid, with concerns raised about the team’s direction under Gambhir's leadership.  

The meeting also revealed deeper issues within the team’s management. Sources claim that the captain, coach, and selector are not on the same page, with internal differences affecting decision-making. In particular, the decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah during the third Test raised eyebrows and led to further questioning of the management’s judgment.  

A BCCI official emphasized that the marathon meeting was necessary to get the team back on track before the crucial series against Australia.

"The team is set to travel to Australia, and it was important for us to come together and have this discussion. We needed to meet and sort things out to get the team back on track," the official said.

As the Indian team prepares for their upcoming tour, it remains to be seen whether these internal issues will affect their performance on the international stage.