Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Rahane Criticizes Gambhir's Management After ODI Defeat
Ajinkya Rahane, an Indian cricketer, recently criticized the team management led by Gautam Gambhir.
He said the management is not giving the players enough security and is making too many changes.
This criticism came after India lost an ODI series to New Zealand at home.
Rahane believes that for India to do well in the 2027 World Cup, the management needs to provide clarity and stability to the players.
He also mentioned that some key players like Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Rohit Sharma did not perform well in the series.
Even though New Zealand had a weaker team, they played very well, which surprised many fans who expected India to win easily.
Additionally, Rahane advised Suryakumar Yadav, the captain, to keep things simple and back his game to rediscover his form before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Ajinkya Rahane criticized Gautam Gambhir-led management for lack of player security and frequent changes.
India lost 1-2 to a depleted New Zealand side in a home ODI series.
Rahane emphasized the need for clarity and stability for the 2027 World Cup preparation.
Key players like Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Rohit Sharma underperformed.
Rahane advised Suryakumar Yadav to keep things simple and back his game to rediscover his form.
- Who
- Ajinkya Rahane, Gautam Gambhir-led management, India and New Zealand cricket teams, Suryakumar Yadav
- What
- Criticism of management for lack of player security and frequent changes after ODI series defeat; advice to Suryakumar Yadav on rediscovering form
- When
- January 20, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address issues in team management and preparation for future tournaments, and to help Suryakumar Yadav improve his performance
Rahane's Criticism
Management's Stance
Player Security and Stability
Rahane's Criticism
Rahane criticized the management for lack of player security and frequent changes, affecting team performance and preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
Management's Stance
No direct response from the management is mentioned in the articles.
- Series Result
- India lost 1-2 to New Zealand in ODIs
- Series Venue
- India
- Key Players Underperforming
- Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Rohit Sharma
- Criticism Focus
- Lack of player security and frequent changes
- Rahane's Concern
- Need for clarity for 2027 World Cup preparation
- New Zealand Team
- Depleted side, described as 'New Zealand A or B team'
- Suryakumar Yadav's Form
- Struggling with form, scored 218 runs in 19 T20I innings in 2025
- Rahane's Advice to Suryakumar
- Keep things simple and back his game
Sources
Ajinkya Rahane Questions Gautam Gambhir's Management: 'It's Always About...'
Rahane underlines real reason behind India’s ODI slump after NZ series loss
Ajinkya Rahane decodes what Suryakumar Yadav has to do to rediscover form: ‘If Surya does well, India will do well’
'Players Actually Need...': Ajinkya Rahane Breaks Down Causes To India's Woes Under Head Coach Gautam Gambhir
