'Never seen more confused management': Ex-cricketer blasts Gambhir's coaching staff
Former cricketer Mohammed Kaif has criticized the Indian team management following a 0-4 T20I series loss to England. He specifically questioned the inconsistent handling of young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and veteran Sanju Samson.
Why it matters
The critique highlights internal tensions and management strategies within high-stakes professional sports organizations.
Following India's forgettable 0-4 T20I series defeat to England, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has launched a scathing attack on the team's management, questioning the handling of young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and senior wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.England completely outplayed India in the T20I leg of the white-ball tour, registering a dominant 4-0 series victory after the opening match was washed out. The defeat marked the first time India have lost four consecutive matches in a bilateral T20I series. Following the comprehensive triumph, England also replaced India as the No. 1-ranked T20I side in the latest ICC rankings. Reacting to the series, Kaif criticised the Indian team management, suggesting their decisions had dented the confidence of key players."Never seen a more confused Indian cricket team management. The handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson has been far from professional.
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