Shane Watson has expressed worry over India’s approach to team selection under head coach Gautam Gambhir, citing numerous changes in the batting order and player rotation as the primary cause of the team’s poor performance.
Shane Watson appraisal comes at a time when India has had varied fortunes in various forms, including recent T20 International series losses to Ireland and England.
Gambhir wins the trophy despite selection worries.
Shane Watson commended Gambhir’s substantial achievements since taking on the post in mid-2024.
The former Australian all-rounder acknowledged the coach’s influence on specific players and the team’s trophy victories during this time period, which included the 2025 Champions Trophy, 2025 Asia Cup, and 2026 T20 World Cup.
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The rationale for increased continuity in India’s XI
Despite these improvements, Shane Watson believes India’s potential is undermined by frequent team changes. He emphasised the need of keeping continuity in the playing XI in order to achieve team stability and consistency.
