India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir is currently under intense scrutiny from fans following the emergence of an old video on social media in which he fervently supports Rohit Sharma for the role of national captain. This unforeseen public backlash comes in the wake of the BCCI’s recent choice to relieve Rohit of his duties as the ODI captain, transferring the leadership to Test captain Shubman Gill. Reports indicate that both Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar played significant roles in facilitating this shift in leadership. In the widely circulated video, which was shared prior to Rohit assuming the captaincy of the national team, Gambhir can be heard commending the 37-year-old for his effective leadership in the Indian Premier League. “If Rohit Sharma does not become the captain of India, it is India’s misfortune, not Rohit Sharma’s,” Gambhir states in the old footage. The decision to replace Rohit has ignited extensive discussion.
