On the performance of the team, head coach Gambhir said - enough is enough

After the defeat in the Melbourne Test, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his displeasure with the players. According to the Indian Express, soon after the players returned to the dressing room after the defeat in Melbourne, Gambhir told the entire team that enough is enough.

Gambhir also expressed displeasure over the wrong shot selection. Without naming anyone, he gave a clear message to the players making excuses of playing a neutral game that they have to play according to the situation.

Have to play according to the coach's plan

According to the report, Gambhir has told the players that he had given them 6 months to play in their own way, but now it is all over. From now on, any player who does not play according to his plan for the team will be thanked.

Pujara wanted Pujara in the team

Gambhir had demanded the return of Cheteshwar Pujara in this series. Gambhir wanted Pujara to return to the Test team, but the selectors refused. 36-year-old Pujara played an important role in the last two Australian tours. He scored the most 521 runs in seven innings in the 2018 tour. He also scored 271 runs in the 2021 tour. Pujara is remembered for his important role in the Gabba Test, where he played 211 balls to give India victory.

Pant's irresponsible shot

Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli were also seen playing irresponsible shots in the Melbourne Test. While captain Rohit Sharma advised Pant on his shot, Sunil Gavaskar criticized his shot. Called it stupid. Pant was caught at deep-third while trying to play a scoop shot on Scott Boland's ball in the first innings. At the same time, Kohli was out several times in the entire series on a ball going outside the off side.

India lost on the last day in Melbourne

The Indian team lost the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia by 184 runs. After this defeat, the team is trailing 1-2 in the 5-match series. The last match will be played in Sydney from January 3.

The road to the WTC final is more difficult

After this defeat, India's road to the final of the World Test Championship has become more difficult. The team is in third place with 52.78% points. Whereas, Australia is in second place with 61.46%. South Africa's team has reached the final with 66.67% points.