Overview
- Speaking to ANI, Panesar called Gill a talented yet "complacent" player who "plays lazy shots" and lacks the intensity to lead across formats.
- He urged head coach Gautam Gambhir to coach a Ranji Trophy side to build red-ball expertise, saying India are presently weak in Tests.
- India have recently suffered home series whitewashes in Tests, 3-0 to New Zealand and 2-0 to South Africa, under Gambhir’s tenure.
- Panesar said Virat Kohli’s absence is less consequential in white-ball cricket but is clearly felt in Tests with a drop in team intensity.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia denied reports of moves to replace Gambhir or formal approaches to VVS Laxman, calling such claims baseless.