Despite a trophy-laden start to his tenure, India head coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself under fresh scrutiny following explosive claims by former India fast bowler Atul Wassan. In a candid assessment of the internal dynamics of the national team, Wasson described Gambhir as a scoundrel and claimed that his harsh management style had unsettled many senior players.

Gambhir’s tenure, on the surface, has been fruitful, at least in white-ball cricket. under his supervision, India secures both Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup in 2025 earlier this year. However, there have been rumors of the dressing room being broken along with the silverware, which has intensified after the mid-afternoon shock.IPL Retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket in 2025.

Wasan, who has tracked Gambhir’s rise from the Delhi junior circuit, suggested that the coach’s combative nature runs deep. Speaking to Vicky Lalwani, Wason said that Gambhir’s aggression has made him a world-class opening batsman, but it is proving to be a double-edged sword in the dugout.

Wasson said, “I’ve known him personally since he was a kid. I’ve had some issues with him.” “With him, it’s about my way or the highway. He is like that, and he will bully a lot, even in Delhi cricket.”

Vasan attributed this friction to a personality that demanded complete submission.

“His ego is on a different level. He thinks that if he says night when it’s morning, it will be considered that it is night. Get in line. If you don’t get in line, you are on my hit list.”

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The most profound impact on Gambhir’s reign has been his relationship with Virat Kohli. However pair Famously sat down for a bury-the-hatchet interview There have been reports of a cold war over Gambhir’s appointment, and Kohli having flourished in ODIs under the new arrangement. Vasan believes that friction is inevitable given their similar natures.

Vasan claimed, “That’s why he is facing Virat Kohli: ultra-aggression and an alpha-male type of personality from Delhi. I think it’s in Delhi’s water,” Gambhir said, adding, “Maybe go and fight from the window in your house.”

While victory usually provides a shield for any head coach, Vasan suggested that the atmosphere inside the Indian camp is not cordial. He claimed that Gambhir’s “stick-over-carrot” approach had created a culture of fear for some people.

Wasson said, “I’m sure all the players can’t be in a very happy place. Someone might be sleeping on needles.” “With personal likes and dislikes, and pushing them with a stick, if you keep winning, that’s fine. But if you keep losing, you need to listen to criticism.”

Although Vasan declined to name specific individuals, he indicated that the dissatisfaction was shared by more than a few.

“I know one or two of them; they won’t say it openly. Everyone knows what’s going on. But after bypassing those players, if you win, it’s your world.”

“If after all this the coach still wins, then the coach is right, and the player is wrong,

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