Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Afridi Criticizes Gambhir in Feud Revival
Shahid Afridi, a former Pakistani cricketer, recently criticized Gautam Gambhir, the current head coach of the Indian cricket team, in an interview.
Afridi said that Gambhir thought he was always right but has been proven wrong over time.
Their feud goes back to a clash during the 2007 Asia Cup.
Afridi also wrote about their rivalry in his autobiography, calling Gambhir's attitude problematic.
Robin Uthappa, a former Indian cricketer, also criticized Gambhir for not giving enough credit to key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during the recent ODI series against South Africa.
Gambhir has responded to Afridi's remarks in the past, calling them immature and suggesting Afridi needs psychiatric help.
Both players have a history of exchanging harsh words.
Shahid Afridi criticized Gautam Gambhir's coaching decisions and attitude in a recent interview.
Their rivalry dates back to a clash during the 2007 Asia Cup.
Afridi's autobiography details their past conflicts and his views on Gambhir's personality.
Robin Uthappa criticized Gambhir for not giving enough credit to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances in the ODI series against South Africa.
Gambhir has a mixed coaching record with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses in 19 Test matches.
- Who
- Shahid Afridi, Gautam Gambhir, Robin Uthappa
- What
- Revival of a long-standing cricket feud and criticism of Gambhir's coaching
- When
- During a recent interview and in Afridi's autobiography
- Where
- Telecom Asia Sport interview, YouTube channel, and in Afridi's book
- Why
- Afridi criticized Gambhir's attitude, coaching decisions, and lack of credit to key players
Shahid Afridi
Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir's Coaching Performance
Shahid Afridi
Gambhir's coaching decisions have been questionable and not always right.
Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir's coaching strategies have been effective, as seen in the ODI series win against South Africa.
Credit to Players
Shahid Afridi
Gambhir did not give enough credit to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances.
Gautam Gambhir
Gambhir's focus is on team performance rather than individual credit.
- Involved Parties
- Shahid Afridi, Gautam Gambhir, Robin Uthappa
- Origin of Feud
- 2007 Asia Cup clash
- Afridi's Criticism
- Gambhir's attitude and coaching decisions
- Gambhir's Response
- Dismissed Afridi's remarks as immature
- Recent Series Performance
- India won the ODI series against South Africa 2-1
- Key Players
- Virat Kohli (302 runs), Rohit Sharma (146 runs)
- Gambhir's Coaching Record
- 7 wins, 2 draws, 10 losses in 19 Test matches
