Team India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up about the criticism of head coach Gautam Gambhir after the team's loss to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kotak stated that it was unfair to blame Gambhir, adding that the batters and bowlers failed to deliver for the Indian team.
India have been struggling in Test cricket during Gautam Gambhir's tenure. The team has won only two of the last six home Tests. They collapsed for just 93 while chasing 124 in the first Test against South Africa. Notably, the Men in Blue suffered a 0-3 whitewash in a home Test series against New Zealand last year.
Can't Understand Why Everyone Is Going After Gautam Gambhir - Sitanshu KotakSpeaking at the pre-match press conference, Sitanshu Kotak said that Gautam Gambhir should not be blamed for the loss. He pointed out that the batters, bowlers, and support staff could have handled things better. Kotak also noted that it was unfair to blame the curator for the conditions.