Cricket
India’s first-Test loss to South Africa has sparked huge criticism after a shocking batting collapse at home
Many fans blamed head coach Gautam Gambhir for the defeat, calling his strategies ineffective
But ahead of the Guwahati Test, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak defended Gambhir, saying the criticism is unfair.
Kotak said the loss was due to players’ mistakes, not Gambhir’s plans, and added that some people have an agenda
He said India’s batsmen failed to handle crucial moments, and the team’s repeated home Test losses are worrying
India now faces huge pressure to bounce back in the Guwahati Test to stay alive in the series