Tension is clearly rising within the Indian camp following India’s crushing loss to South Africa in the Super 8 match of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Gautam Gambhir’s heated conversation with Abhishek Sharma on the team bus goes viral
After the embarrassing defeat, a new video going viral on social media has made the situation even more dramatic. In the video, India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen abusing Abhishek Sharma on the team bus in Ahmedabad.
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Gambhir has a serious and intense conversation with the young Indian opener on the team bus. The footage suggests that Gambhir was not happy with the left-handed batsman’s performance in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup and he explained something strongly.
And during the entire conversation, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate was also there, and he also shared his input. Abhishek has had a tough time during the tournament and the pressure is clearly increasing.
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After another disappointing outing, cameras captured the moment and fans were quick to respond. Many felt that such discussions should take place in private and not in front of cameras.
Some even compared Gambhir’s approach to Rohit Sharma’s. He said the former India captain publicly supported young players and boosted their confidence during difficult times.
Gautam Gambhir started coaching Abhishek Sharma there in the team bus. But sir, please stop this show in front of the cameras. You should have learned from Rohit Sharma how to explain things to a player, how to build their confidence and how to get the best out of yourself… pic.twitter.com/MmBKCRqY6d
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 23, 2026
Sunil Gavaskar urges Abhishek Sharma to keep his aggression in check
Meanwhile, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has given simple advice for Abhishek Sharma amid his poor form in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Gavaskar feels that Abhishek does not need to attack from the very first ball every time. He said the young opener’s natural game is aggressive and that style has helped him become one of the best T20 batters in the world.
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But right now, the boy from Punjab needs to stay calm and think smart. According to Gavaskar, Abhishek should try to spend more time at the crease. Instead of going for big shots early, he needs to settle down first, understand the court and then play his shots.
Even if he plays a few dot balls in the beginning, it’s not a big problem. The Indian batting legend believes that once Abhishek gets set, he has the strength and skill to score quickly later on. Gavaskar believes this can help Abhishek regain confidence and deliver a strong performance for India.
On the other hand, Pakistani speedster Mohammad Amir has clarified his ‘slogger’ comment he made to Abhishek recently. Speaking on a Pakistani TV channel, Amir said: “I was talking about him from a bowler’s perspective. I was talking about his technique.
People felt guilty because I used the word “slogger.” By that I meant that his technique is such that a good team, a bunch of good bowlers, can trap him. Look at the 14 points he scored; he scored them all on one side. The balls he hit were bad balls. But when Rabada started bowling well, he couldn’t figure it out. He’s a good player. Even after packing three ducks, he has the same intention. He didn’t go on the back foot. He is positive.”
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