Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has called out Gautam Gambhir’s critics after Team India won the Oval Test and drew the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 series 2-2 under the head coach’s guidance.
Gambhir was under immense scrutiny for bringing a relatively young team to England, but his decisions have now been vindicated as India drew the series and played some outstanding cricket.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sidhu bluntly asked Gambhir’s critics whether they would now give him credit after the result.
“We do a lot of hero-worshipping. I want to say that whenever India plays even a little badly, anyone and everyone climbs on Gautam Gambhir and blames him. Will you stand up and greet him today?” Sidhu said.
Sidhu praised Gambhir’s approach in backing young players like Akash Deep and Washington Sundar, despite criticism for overlooking options like Kuldeep Yadav.
“It was Gautam Gambhir who insisted on this transition, who gave opportunities to guys like Akash Deep and Washington. Yes, Kuldeep was maybe a better option. But he had conviction. There will be scope for improvement today and tomorrow as well. But for someone who has been questioned and criticised so much, today give him the due that he deserves,” he added.
The former opener also pointed out how several previously unknown players have now made a name for themselves during this series.
“There were many unknowns when the team went who had not made their name. Gambhir had told three to four big names are missing from the team but think of it as an opportunity for others to establish themselves,” he mentioned.
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