Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir share a candid moment, dismissing speculation of tension ahead of the ODI series against England.
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Speculations of a rift between Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir were laid to rest as a video of the two sharing a lighthearted moment at the team hotel surfaced online. The clip, which quickly gained traction on social media, captures the duo laughing and seemingly exchanging jokes ahead of the first ODI against England in Nagpur.
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The way Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir having fun after the Dinner last night at team hotel.🥹🧿❤️🩹
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 5, 2025
Love to see them like that. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eWA9As6wMn
The rumours stemmed from reports of tensions between Rohit and Gambhir during India’s recent tour of Australia. Rohit’s inconsistent form led to his omission from the fifth and final Test in Sydney, amid claims of dressing room discord. India faced a 3-1 defeat in the series, and Rohit, alongside star batter Virat Kohli, subsequently featured in the Ranji Trophy to regain form.
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As India gears up for the three-match ODI series against England, this lighthearted interaction between the captain and the coach suggests a renewed camaraderie within the team. With the Champions Trophy on the horizon, the focus now shifts to India’s preparation and ensuring their senior players regain their peak form.
The ODI series presents a crucial opportunity for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to rediscover their rhythm in the format where they have historically excelled. Both were instrumental in India’s 2023 World Cup campaign, finishing as the top two run-getters, despite the team faltering in the final. Since then, their exposure to ODIs has been limited, with Rohit showing glimpses of form against Sri Lanka while Kohli struggled for consistency.
As India fine-tunes its squad balance ahead of the ICC event, all eyes will be on how their experienced players step up. With the rift rumors seemingly put to rest, the focus returns to on-field performances as India takes on England in a high-stakes series.
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