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The tensions between star Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and the coach of the Indian cricket team Gautam Gambhir, does not look like dissipating any time soon.
Despite their splendid performances in the first ODI between India and South Africa, the senior batters' future will be a subject of discussion during a meeting comprising of the BCCI, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and head coach Gautam Gambhir. This was decided after their 'rusty' performance against Australia in the first 2 ODIs, as per a Times of India report.
Kohli deliberately avoiding Gambhir?
Speculations rose further after Kohli was spotted walking towards the dressing room after India won the first ODI against South Africa when he allegedly spotted Gambhir, and then went on to take out his phone and kept looking at it while he walked past the coach without exchanging any words.
Some fans on the other hand junked this theory, and instead referred to a side-hug between the two at the end of the game. Gambhir was also seen excitedly celebrating Kohli's 52nd ODI century during the match.
Dainik Jagran has cited a source to reveal that the relationship between the coach and the two senior players have sourced.
“The relations between Gautam Gambhir and senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma aren’t as good as they should be, and there could be a meeting regarding the future of the two players. This could take place either in Raipur or Visakhapatnam – venues for the second and third ODIs,” Jagran quoted its source as syaing.
Rohit-Gambhir chat
Another incident that has triggered further speculations is a viral video of an animated chat between Gambhir and Sharma. The serious looks on their faces has left the fans guessing about the tensions within the Indian squad.
Many fans are of the opinion that Gambhir is the one who nudged Kohli and Rohit to take retirement from Tests.
With the 2027 World Cup still quite far off, the two senior players have to constantly prove their worth in every ODI match they play henceforth.
Both Gambhir, as well as chief selector Ajit Agarkar have remained non-committal about including Kohli and Sharma in their plans for the 2027 World Cup.
Kohli and Sharma have also been asked to play in the Vijay Hazare trophy tournament in order to remain in contention for selection in India's ODI squad. As per a TOI report, both players will consider playing in the domestic tournament for once last dance at the grand stage.
The two legends have helped India win their last two outings in ODIs, including the nine-wicket triumph against Australia at Sydney. However, Australia did end up winning the series 2-1.
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