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Gautam Gambhir Of India His tenure as head coach has witnessed many memorable highs as well as some challenging phases since he took over in July 2024. While the team has celebrated major ICC titles and notable successes across formats, there have also been some tough times that have given rise to discussions on the overall direction of the team. During a recent discussion, former Indian cricketer mohammad kaif And zaheer khan shared his views on Gambhir’s tenure, offering different perspectives on the current coaching setup.

Mohammad Kaif expressed concern over communication

Speaking on Cricbuzz, Kaif felt that there is a need to improve communication and transparency within the Indian team management. Giving Gambhir’s tenure a 4 out of 10, he said the coach’s responsibility is not limited to just strategies but also includes maintaining clarity with the players.

Kaif said serious and Virat Kohli Discussed the relationship between the two, saying that the lack of clarity has become a topic of discussion. The former Indian batsman said that players should get clear communication about selection decisions and their roles.

“I will subtract marks. I will give him 4 out of 10. There is a lot of talk about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir. That picture is not being clear. It is not clear whether they are talking or not. If a player is dropped, the reason behind it should be clear. If Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are not working together, then it is not good news for us,” Kaif said.

Zaheer Khan highlights positive aspects

Zaheer took a balanced approach while assessing Gambhir’s tenure. The former Indian fast bowler acknowledged the team’s achievements under the current head coach and gave them a score of 6 out of 10. However, Zaheer also admitted that communication and transparency are areas where the Indian team management should continue to improve. He also said that India has all the necessary resources to succeed, and the key lies in managing those strengths.

“Under his leadership, we have won the T20 World Cup. He has had his highs too. I would give him 6 marks. As far as improvements, transparency and communication are concerned, it is a work in progress. You can call it a concern. Whenever you talk about Indian cricket, one thing you will see is talent and potential. You have all the ingredients. How to utilize them and get the best out of them, it is up to you,” Zaheer said.

Gautam Gambhir’s tenure has generated mixed reactions

After assuming office in July 2024, Gambhir has champions trophy 2025, asia cup 2025And T20 World Cup 2026 Have won titles. Additionally, the team has also faced criticism following some test results and inconsistent performances in some bilateral series.

While Kaif focused on communication and transparency, Zaheer believed Gambhir’s achievements should be more recognized. Their contrasting assessments once again highlighted the different viewpoints around India’s current coaching setup.