In a historic blow to Indian cricket, New Zealand clinched a 2-1 ODI sequence victory on Sunday, defeating India by 41 runs on the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This marks the primary time the Black Caps have ever gained a bilateral ODI sequence on Indian soil, finishing a dominant tour following their earlier whitewash of the hosts within the Check sequence.
Regardless of a valiant 54th ODI century from Virat Kohli (124 off 108 balls), India had been bundled out for 296 in 46 overs whereas chasing a formidable goal of 338. New Zealand’s whole was powered by a large 219-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Mitchell, who scored a commanding 137, was named each Participant of the Match and Participant of the Sequence, having amassed 352 runs at a staggering common of 176.
Followers unleash fury on Gautam Gambhir’s teaching tenure after ODI sequence loss
The defeat has sparked an outpouring of rage on social media, with followers directing their frustration primarily at head coach Gautam Gambhir. Whereas the Indian workforce secured the Champions Trophy in 2025, their efficiency in bilateral sequence has been more and more erratic. Critics had been fast to level out that below Gambhir’s watch, India have now suffered sequence losses towards Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand.
The social media backlash has been relentless, with sack Gambhir trending throughout platforms. Followers are questioning the tactical shifts and aggressive choice insurance policies which have seen established stars sidelined in favour of youthful expertise who’ve but to search out consistency. The environment in Indore mirrored this discontent, because the celebratory temper of Kohli’s century rapidly soured into boos as soon as the decrease order collapsed, leaving the chase grasp stranded and ultimately dismissed within the forty sixth over.
Gambhir’s choice controversies and strategic failures below fireplace
Past the sequence loss, the technical low common and lack of tactical flexibility attributed to Gambhir’s management have turn into focal factors of the controversy. Followers criticized the choice to bench premier left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh within the first two matches, just for him to return within the third ODI and instantly strike with three wickets. This perceived over-experimentation is being blamed for the workforce’s incapability to construct momentum.
Moreover, the dismissal of Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and the sudden transitions within the Check squad have led supporters to label Gambhir’s tenure as chaotic. With India now getting into a five-month hiatus from ODI and Check cricket, the stress on the BCCI to evaluation Gambhir’s place is mounting. Supporters argue that whereas his intent to modernize the workforce is obvious, the outcomes are failing to justify the price of shedding India’s long-standing dwelling dominance.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
#gautamgambhir has proved to be a horrible coach for Workforce India. @BCCI ought to search for a greater coach now. From check glory to ODI glory, in each division it’s humiliation throughout.
— Parth Chaturvedi (@_mrchaturvedi) January 19, 2026
World Cricket Our bodies you may have as soon as in a lifetime alternative below #gautamgambhir please come and enhance your information in India @BCCI @ACBofficials @ECB_cricket @OfficialSLC @CricketAus @ICC @sanjaymanjrekar #INDVSNZODI
— fREE sPIRIT (@amitsaxena_) January 19, 2026
India has by no means misplaced a house ODI sequence towards New Zealand.
Gambhir:#gautamgambhir #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/8mWRQGnPVT
— PAWAN DUKIYA (@pwnprakash) January 19, 2026
Gautam Gambhir’s fabulous CV:
1) Misplaced dwelling check sequence to NZ (whitewash)
2) Misplaced dwelling check sequence to SA
3) Misplaced Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia
4) Misplaced ODI sequence againt SL
5) Misplaced ODI sequence towards Australia
6) Misplaced ODI sequence towards NZ@grok confirm#gautamgambhir… pic.twitter.com/C12gNiV4in
— CA Nitin Kaushik (FCA) | LLB (@Finance_Bareek) January 19, 2026
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 Underneath Gambhir in (𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁/𝗢𝗗𝗜𝘀)
– After 27yrs, Misplaced a Bilateral ODI Sequence vs SL
– For 1st time, Misplaced 30 Wickets in a 3 match ODI Sequence
– After 45yrs, India Remained Winless in a Calendar 12 months in ODIs
– After 36yrs, India Misplaced Check v NZ at Residence
– After 19yrs,… pic.twitter.com/aP4Hc4dqZU— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) January 18, 2026
Tackle the elephant within the room asap and repair it in any other case it’s too late #INDvsNZ
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) January 18, 2026
– No Williamson
– No Santner
– No Latham
– No Ravindra
– No Chapman
– No Ferguson
– No Henry
– No Duffy
– No O’Rourke
– No SodhiNew Zealand ‘B’ workforce beat India at their dwelling soil#INDvNZ #ViratKohil #gautamgambhir
— Dhananjay Dhruv (@dhananjay_dhruv) January 19, 2026
I believe #gautamgambhir
Should questionable and he is answerable for not 1-2-4 shameful searies misplaced in personal soil which by no means occurred earlier than check, T20 and now ODI ,
What a shame #INDvsNZ— Kilvis (@Kilvish16) January 18, 2026
The GG Period & Gill-e-Haar Kaptaan!#INDvsNZ #gautamgambhir #BCCI #ShubmanGill #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/Oy0BcGcuED
— Deepak Pandey (@i_Deepak_Pandey) January 18, 2026
Gautam Gambhir as ICT coach:
– Misplaced BGT 4-1 after.
– Misplaced odi sequence vs sri lanka.
– Misplaced dwelling check sequence vs nz.
– Misplaced dwelling check sequence vs sa.
– Misplaced ODI sequence vs NZ C workforce.
– First time white washed in dwelling Check sequence.Worst coach ever. Sack him instantly. pic.twitter.com/6neTGvvmEt
— Noah (@PantasticNoah) January 18, 2026
Gautam Gambhir as India Coach:
•Misplaced ODI sequence vs Sri Lanka
•Misplaced dwelling Check sequence vs New Zealand
•Misplaced BGT 4-1
•Draw towards a subp England aspect
•Misplaced ODI sequence vs an Aussies workforce
•Made undeserving Gill captain
• LOST ODI sequence vs Nz Workforce In ResidenceWorst coach ever. pic.twitter.com/Hdjt3MmqEF
— ` (@Atomickohli17) January 18, 2026
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