‘Not a long-term solution’: Ex-cricketer questions Gautam Gambhir’s strategy
‘Not a long-term solution’: Ex-cricketer questions Gautam Gambhir’s strategy
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NewsSports NewsCricket News‘Not a long-term solution’: Ex-India cricketer questions Gautam Gambhir and team management’s strategy ‘Not a long-term solution’: Ex-India cricketer questions Gautam Gambhir and team management’s strategy Edited by Pranav Shukla / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 08, 2026, 07:25 IST "I say it again: Axar Patel can’t be your no 5 in SENA countries.
He could play a cameo here and there but he’s definitely not a long term solution. You are denying KL Rahul the game time #NZvIND," Ganesh wrote.<div data-pos="0" class="id-r-component iIpbx undefined The former cricketer's comments come amid India's continued experimentation with their middle-order combinations.
The team has often pushed Rahul down to No. 6 to maintain a left-right batting combination, with Axar getting an opportunity higher up the order.That strategy came under scrutiny during the rain-affected second ODI, where India's batting line-up struggled against New Zealand's disciplined pace attack while chasing a target of 135.
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| Issuing Authority | Times of India Sports |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | SPORTS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 8 November 2026 |