Gavaskar Critiques Selection & Domestic-Cricket Lapse After India’s Kolkata Defeat
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has issued strong criticism of the current Indian squad and management following the 30-run defeat against South Africa national cricket team in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He pointed out that many players are skipping regular domestic-cricket participation, which he believes undermines their readiness for pressure situations in international Test matches.
Implications For Team India
Gavaskar particularly directed his remarks at head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selection committee, arguing that picking players who have not recently featured in domestic tournaments erodes bench strength and match sharpness. He emphasized that even for a modest target of 124, the batting collapse reveals deeper issues than just execution or technique.
Broader Concerns Ahead
The comments from Gavaskar add to mounting scrutiny over India’s Test-team preparation, selection depth and transition management between domestic and international cricket. Experts say that unless the board and team management revisit policy on workload, domestic-to-international pathways and playing frequency, similar upsets may recur. The defeat has stirred debate over balance, experience and readiness in the Indian lineup.
