India’s poor performance in the T20I series against Ireland and England, where the team lost six of seven matches, has drawn criticism toward head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selection approach. Former batter Hanuma Vihari voiced concerns on social media after the 4-0 defeat to England. In a video, he accused the coach of favoring certain players and keeping all-rounders Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar despite weak results. Vihari stated that some selected players add little value and questioned their roles, noting Dube’s limited bowling and fielding impact along with Sundar’s modest contributions over time. He also criticized frequent changes to the lineup, which left players like Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi without stability. Spinners faced scrutiny too, with questions raised about the inclusion of Ravi Bishnoi. India endured its longest losing run in the format and lost the top ranking. Vihari argued that players need consistent opportunities to build form rather than facing quick drops after poor games.
