Pakistan cricket needs tough coach like Gautam Gambhir: Danish Kaneria
Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has suggested that the national team requires a stern coach like India's Gautam Gambhir to address their ongoing struggles. This recommendation came following Pakistan's recent 0-2 home Test series loss against Bangladesh. The team also fared poorly in the 2023 ODI World Cup and the 2024 T20 WC. Despite appointing Gary Kirsten as white-ball coach and Jason Gillespie for Tests, Team Pakistan continues to struggle.
Kaneria criticizes Pakistan's approach to captaincy
Kaneria criticized Pakistan's approach to cricket leadership during a conversation with Republic, stating that everything is taken for granted in Pakistan cricket and they keep changing captains. He emphasized the need for consistency in leadership, suggesting that a captain should be given a year-long tenure contingent on their performance. The former spinner also highlighted the necessity of making tough decisions by the coach.
Babar, Masood to be sacked?
As per reports, Babar Azam, the current captain of Pakistan's white-ball teams, is likely to be sacked from his leadership position. Test skipper Shan Masood might also face the axe as he has lost each of his first five Tests as captain. Reports suggest that Mohammad Rizwan might take the leadership role in all three formats.
Kaneria praises Gambhir's straightforward approach
Kaneria praised Gambhir's straightforward approach as a coach, attributing India's success to his leadership style. He described the former Indian cricketer as a fantastic guy who is straight on your face. "The way he reacts, he tells on the face. He doesn't go back and do backbiting; he's on the face straight away," said Kaneria about Gambhir.
Gambhir's coaching journey with India
Gambhir's coaching journey with the Indian team has been a blend of highs and lows. Under his guidance, a young Indian side completed a 3-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka in the T20I series. However, the experienced side led by Rohit Sharma lost the ODI leg 0-2. Despite these mixed results, Kaneria believes that Gambhir's straightforward approach could benefit Pakistan cricket.
