IND vs AUS / Enough is enough... Gambhir taught a lesson to the players after the defeat in Melbourne

IND vs AUS: The unexpected defeat of the Indian team in the Melbourne Test shocked not only Indian cricket fans but also experts and players. India was in a strong position till the second session, and it seemed that the match would be drawn. But in the last session, the Indian team lost its 7 wickets in 20.4 overs and faced defeat. After this defeat, the reaction of the head coach and team management was very strict.

Coach's reprimanding dressing room speech

After the match, the head coach of the Indian team reprimanded the players in the dressing room. According to the report, the coach made his displeasure clear but did not name any player. The coach also indicated that the negligence of any player will not be tolerated from now on. He said that till now the players were given freedom, but now strict decisions will be taken in the interest of the team.

Gautam Gambhir's warning

Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed deep displeasure over the performance of the team. According to the Indian Express report, he held a meeting with the players, where he expressed his displeasure over deviating from the game plan and playing irresponsible shots. Gambhir made it clear that arbitrariness will no longer be tolerated in the name of natural game.

He warned the players that anyone who plays away from the team's strategy will be dropped from the team. Gambhir also reminded the players that there is a need to play according to the circumstances, and the collective interest of the team is more important than individual performance.

Players' mistakes that led to defeat

On the last day of the match, the Indian team got a target of 340 runs. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma played well on the pitch in the beginning. But Rohit lost his wicket by playing a bad shot in a hurry. Virat Kohli also got out while tampering with the off side balls, putting the team on the backfoot.

Rishabh Pant, who was showing great defense till the second session, got out in the third session by playing an irresponsible shot. Pant's carelessness proved to be detrimental for the team in both innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal also got out playing a pull shot ignoring the field setup.

Strategy ahead

There is an important lesson for the Indian team after this defeat. The head coach and management have made it clear that indiscipline and playing off strategy will not be allowed. The team will now have to play according to the circumstances and focus on collective performance.

This defeat of the Melbourne Test is a bitter experience for Indian cricket, but it is also true that a strong team is prepared only in difficult times. The Indian team has a full chance to learn from its mistakes and make a strong comeback.