'Common Sense Lacking': Ex-India Star's Damning Verdict On Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir After New Zealand Loss

22.10.2024 - 15:37 sports.ndtv.com

As India collapsed to 46 all out in the first Test against New Zealand, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwari criticised not only India's selection, but also the apparent lack of common sense in certain decisions taken by the team.

Tiwary criticised captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, emphasizing that their decision to bat despite an entire day being washed out due to rain as a bizarre decision.

He also critiqued Gambhir further for not being able to guide Rohit Sharma in his selection process. "Sometimes I don't understand the decisions.

Common sense seems to be lacking. What the coach or captain is trying to prove, is beyond my understanding," Tiwary said, speaking on the Cricbuzz YouTube channel. "I feel like, whenever there is a new coach or new captain, they try to prove something, and take such decisions," said Tiwary.

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