‘Picked a team not to lose’: Ex-India cricketer slams Gambhir-Gill approach

 Dinesh Karthik criticised Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill’s leadership during the recent Test series against England, suggesting their cautious approach reflected a fear of defeat. Karthik highlighted Gambhir’s significant influence on team decisions and emphasised the need to prioritise taking wickets. He also defended Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, dismissing claims that India performs better without him. Dinesh Karthik criticised Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill’s leadership during the recent Test series against England, suggesting their cautious approach reflected a fear of defeat. Karthik highlighted Gambhir’s significant influence on team decisions and emphasised the need to prioritise taking wickets. He also defended Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, dismissing claims that India performs better without him.