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The recent whitewash suffered by the Indian cricket team at the hands of New Zealand has triggered a review by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with head coach Gautam Gambhir set to face a grilling over his decisions. The BCCI is reportedly questioning the team's demands for rank turners, especially after their successful 4-1 Test series victory against England on sporting pitches earlier this year.
The article details how Gambhir's influence has extended to the team's selection, including the appointment of his chosen support staff despite the BCCI's policy of promoting coaches groomed through their National Cricket Academy (NCA) program. Gambhir's attendance at the selection meeting for the upcoming Australia tour has also raised eyebrows, as the BCCI generally does not allow coaches to be part of such discussions.
The BCCI's decision to fulfill Gambhir's demands, from support staff appointments to pitch preferences, has seemingly backfired, with the team's recent performance raising questions about his strategies. The upcoming review meeting, which will involve Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, is expected to address these concerns and seek a roadmap for the team's future under Gambhir's leadership.