Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has slammed head coach Gautam Gambhir following the team's 408-run defeat to South Africa in Guwahati on Wednesday, November 26. Prasad said that the Indian team management is obsessed with all-rounders in the playing XI, calling the tactic "absolute brain-fade."
After winning the opener in Kolkata, the reigning ICC World Test Champions outplayed the hosts in all three departments in the second Test. They finished the series 2-0 with another dominant performance in Guwahati. Chasing 549 runs, the Men in Blue were bowled out for 140 runs in 63.5 overs in the final innings.
All-Rounder Obsession Is Absolute Brain-Fade - Venkatesh Prasad Slams Gautam GambhirVenkatesh Prasad said that Gautam Gambhir's obsession with all-rounders has backfired. Prasad stated that India's tactics, execution, and body language have all been poor. He urged the team to rethink strategies before their next Test assignment.