Archive · 2 Dec 2025
BCCI Faces Pressure Over Kohli-Rohit-Gambhir Rift
There's a big problem in the Indian cricket team.
The coach, Gautam Gambhir, is not getting along with two of the team's star players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
This is making the atmosphere in the team's changing room very bad, especially during one-day international (ODI) matches.
The people in charge of Indian cricket, called the BCCI, are worried about this and might have a meeting after the upcoming series against South Africa to talk about it.
They want to make sure everyone gets along and figure out what to do with Kohli and Rohit, who only play ODIs now.
Some fans are also being mean to Gambhir on social media, which isn't helping.
Everyone hopes the team can sort out these problems soon so they can play well together.
The team has also been doing poorly in Test matches, losing five of their last seven home games, but no meeting has been scheduled to discuss that yet.
Former cricketers like MSK Prasad and Deep Dasgupta have advised the BCCI to make a clear plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup and to let Kohli and Rohit guide the younger players.
BCCI concerned about poor dressing room environment during ODIs due to rift between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma.
Potential BCCI meeting scheduled after T20I series against South Africa (ends 19 December) to address issues.
Reported tension between Gambhir and selectors with Kohli and Rohit, including claims they are not on speaking terms.
BCCI unhappy with fans trolling Gambhir on social media over the situation.
Former cricketers MSK Prasad and Deep Dasgupta advise BCCI to make a clear plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup and to let Kohli and Rohit guide younger players.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, BCCI, MSK Prasad, Deep Dasgupta
- What
- Reported rift between coach and players, potential BCCI meeting to address issues
- When
- After T20I series against South Africa (ends 19 December)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address poor dressing room environment in ODIs and plan for Kohli and Rohit's future in the format
BCCI and Gambhir
Kohli and Rohit
Control of the Team
BCCI and Gambhir
Gambhir seeks full control of the ODI dressing room and wants to implement his vision for the 50-over format.
Kohli and Rohit
Kohli and Rohit are seen as impediments to Gambhir's control, and their presence is causing uncertainty about the team's direction.
Future Planning
BCCI and Gambhir
BCCI and Gambhir are considering a meeting to plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup and address the roles of Kohli and Rohit.
Kohli and Rohit
Kohli and Rohit are performing well but face uncertainty about their future in the ODI team, especially as they have retired from other formats.
- Teams Involved
- India, South Africa
- Series Type
- ODI
- Key Figures
- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar, MSK Prasad, Deep Dasgupta
- Meeting Timing
- After T20I series against South Africa (ends 19 December)
- Dressing Room Environment
- Reportedly poor in ODIs, good in Tests and T20Is
- Social Media Issue
- Fans trolling Gambhir over Kohli and Rohit
- Test Series Performance
- Lost 5 of last 7 home Test matches
- World Cup Planning
- BCCI considering a definite plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup
Sources
BCCI reportedly alarmed as Kohli–Rohit rift with Gambhir deepens; meeting likely over poor ODI dressing room
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