¿El Pacto Rohit Sharma es la razón detrás de 4 platos de BCCI?

In what could be one of the most dramatic transitions in Indian cricket in recent times, the exclusion of Rohit Sharma from the Test setup before his retirement and the sudden sacking of several key support staff members signal more than just a routine reshuffle. The decisions taken in the aftermath of India’s disappointing tour of Australia suggest undercurrents within the dressing room and the management structure. According to Cricblogger, it seems that Rohit Sharma’s inner circle proved to be the target!

Rohit Sharma vs Indian management?

Rohit Sharma’s sudden Test retirement surprised many. If he wanted to, he could have done it right after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). But that wasn’t the case. Virat Kohli faced a similar fate, as he even decided to hang up his Test boots. There were reports that the BCCI didn’t persuade Kohli to reconsider his decision, and Rohit endured pressure from the selectors.

But what’s raised more eyebrows is the timing and pattern of changes that followed—or rather, preceded—it. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, widely regarded as one of Rohit’s close confidants, was removed. He was reportedly made the scapegoat for the BGT loss. Along with him, fielding coach T Dilip, strength and conditioning coach Soham Desai, and massage therapist Arun Kanade were also relieved of their duties.

The Gautam Gambhir factor!

While there has been no official confirmation from the BCCI, murmurs around the circuit suggest that these decisions might be the first signs of Gautam Gambhir stamping his authority as head coach. Known for his unfiltered takes, Gambhir is a man who likes to take command and is known for working on his own terms.

What adds further weight to the theory of a rift is the talk coming from within the team. Some senior players have allegedly described the dressing room atmosphere as “toxic” in recent months.

“Adding fuel to the speculation, some senior players have allegedly described the dressing room atmosphere as “toxic,” suggesting that it had become increasingly difficult to collaborate with certain support staff members. This points to possible interpersonal or cultural rifts that may have contributed to the decision-making behind the scenes,” read CricBloggers’ report.

It’s unclear whether the negativity was due to loyalty to Rohit’s style or disagreement with the new direction, but the word “toxic” is a loaded one.