Archive · 18 Nov 2025
India's Home Unbeatable Tag Busted; Kaif Blames Management
India used to be really good at home cricket matches, but they've lost two big ones in a row.
They lost the second match against South Africa by a big margin.
An old cricket player named Mohammad Kaif says the team managers aren't supporting the players enough, which makes the players nervous.
India has been having trouble batting on tough pitches, and some people think they should make the pitches easier for their players.
India's home unbeatable tag is challenged after consecutive defeats to New Zealand and South Africa.
India lost the second Test against South Africa by 93 runs, bowled out for 93 while chasing 124.
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticizes the Indian management for lack of support to players.
Kaif highlights Sarfaraz Khan and Sai Sudharsan's snubs from the squad, stating players lack confidence.
India's batting struggles on challenging tracks, with calls to prepare better batting-friendly wickets.
- Who
- Indian cricket team, Mohammad Kaif, Gautam Gambhir
- What
- Criticized Indian cricket management after consecutive defeats
- When
- Following India's loss to South Africa in the second Test
- Where
- India (home matches)
- Why
- To address the team's batting struggles and lack of confidence
Gautam Gambhir's stance
Mohammad Kaif's stance
Preparing batting-friendly wickets
Gautam Gambhir's stance
India should continue making turning tracks to prepare batters for challenging conditions.
Mohammad Kaif's stance
Players lack confidence due to lack of support and insecurity about their places in the squad.
- India's home Test matches lost in 2022
- 2 (to New Zealand and South Africa)
- India's batting average on challenging tracks in 2022
- 24.83
- Sarfaraz Khan's highest score in first-class cricket
- 100
- Sai Sudharsan's highest score in first-class cricket
- 87
Sources
India Drops to Fourth in WTC 2025–27 Points Table
Kolkata Test win is definitely in top three: Rabada
WTC Rankings Update: Australia No.1, India in Fourth
Mohammad Kaif Tears Into Team Management After Kolkata Drubbing: 'Sab Dar Ke Khel Rhe Hai'
How India's Pitch Became South Africa's Advantage
