Gautam Gambhir Faces Criticism Ahead of Champions Trophy Final

India's head coach defends his team's performance and decisions as debates over fairness and strategy intensify before the final against New Zealand.

South African media criticized Gautam Gambhir for his 'arrogance' in dismissing claims that India had an unfair advantage by playing all their matches in Dubai.
India's head coach defended his team's preparation and dismissed accusations of benefiting from familiarity with Dubai's conditions as 'perpetual cribbing.'
Sunil Gavaskar urged captain Rohit Sharma to adopt a more measured batting approach in the final, contrasting Gambhir's defense of Sharma's aggressive style despite inconsistent form.
Gambhir expressed dissatisfaction with India's performances, stating that the team is still searching for a 'perfect game' despite reaching the final with an unbeaten record.
India's strategic decisions, including fielding multiple spinners and reshuffling the batting order, have been pivotal to their success but remain a topic of debate.