Coach Gambhir Faces Online Fan Anger

India-West News Desk

NEW DELHI- India head coach Gautam Gambhir is facing sharp criticism from fans after an old video surfaced on social media showing him strongly endorsing Rohit Sharma for the national captaincy.

This unexpected public scrutiny follows the BCCI’s recent decision to remove Rohit as the ODI skipper, passing the leadership reins to Test captain Shubman Gill. Reports suggest that both Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were influential in orchestrating this change in command. In the viral clip, which was released before Rohit took on the national team leadership role, Gambhir is heard praising the 37-year-old for his successful captaincy in the Indian Premier League.

“If Rohit Sharma doesn’t become the India captain, it’s India’s misfortune, not Rohit Sharma’s,” Gambhir says in the old video.

The decision to replace Rohit has sparked widespread debate. (with ANI inputs)