India’s poor performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is still under discussion as the team continues to face criticism for its poor performance in Australia. The role of the head coach Gautam Gambhir It was also under scrutiny as the team failed to qualify for the World Test Championship final for the first time ever.

Not only Gambhir but also his support staff were not spared. At the BCCI review meeting held recently, board officials questioned the qualifications of the team’s two assistant coaches. Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Duchardt.

After Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the head coach, Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Dushat were asked to join the Indian coaching staff. Both of them had worked with Gambhir before and Gambhir knew what was expected of them.

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Gautam Gambhir’s support staff faces dilemma

The BCCI’s review meeting discussed India’s performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Hindustan Times reported. The general elector attended the meeting Ajit AgarkarHead coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, newly elected BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and former BCCI secretary and current ICC president Jay Shah .

The seniority and depth of Gautam Gambhir’s support staff was one of the key points discussed at the meeting. The coaching abilities of Abhishek Nayar and Ryan 10 Doschate in longer formats have been questioned by board officials.

“Apart from the work that bowling coach Morne Morkel has done as a Test player, there is growing recognition within the team that assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ryan 10 Dochate lacks coaching expertise, particularly in Test cricket,” the report said.

Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doschate have no testing experience

Notably, India bowling coach Morne Morkel has played a fair amount of Test cricket for South Africa and his role was not questioned in the meeting. Morkel played 86 Tests in his career and took 309 wickets at an average of 27.66.

However, Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doshcate have not played a single Test match in their careers but have considerable experience in first-class cricket. Rich experience. Nayar has played more than 100 first-class games, while Ten Doschate has played more than 200 games.

When will BCCI take further action?

Reports suggest that the BCCI will take action after the Champions Trophy ends in 2025. More personnel are likely to be added to England’s coaching staff for the India tour based on their expertise.

“There is potential for further reinforcements to the coaching staff, which has the technical expertise of the England tour,” the report said.

The championship trophy will begin on February 19th and the finals will be held on March 9th. The players will then take part in the IPL season. India’s next test series Will be on tour in England in June 2025.