IND vs ENG: Gambhir's Alleged Bias Against MS Dhoni Sparks Fan Outrage Over CSK Player's Exclusion
Fans are furious over the exclusion of CSK players Shivam Dubey and Ruturaj Gaikwad from India’s T20 squad for the series against England. Allegations of Gautam Gambhir’s personal enmity with MS Dhoni and politics in team selection dominate social media discussions.
IND vs ENG: Gambhir's Alleged Bias Against MS Dhoni Sparks Fan Outrage Over CSK Player's Exclusion
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the five-match T20I series against England, beginning January 22, 2025. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, Team India will feature several players who performed in recent series against Bangladesh and South Africa.
However, the omission of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players Shivam Dubey and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked massive outrage among fans. Social media platforms are flooded with allegations targeting coach Gautam Gambhir, accusing him of harboring animosity toward MS Dhoni, CSK’s iconic figure.
Fan Reactions on Social Media
One fan commented, “Gambhir’s enmity with Dhoni is evident. How else can you explain Dubey’s exclusion despite his T20 World Cup final performance?”
Another added, “Gaikwad has been ignored again. It’s unfair treatment of CSK players!”
Some even alleged politics in team selection, stating, “Not a single CSK player in the squad is clear proof of bias against Chennai Super Kings.”
The outrage gained further momentum as fans highlighted that players like Abhishek Sharma, despite recent poor performances, retained their spots, while proven performers like Dubey and Gaikwad were overlooked.
India Squad for England T20I Series
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Axar Patel
Players: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel
Speculations of Bias in Team Selection
The absence of CSK players has reignited discussions about favoritism and personal bias in Indian cricket. Fans believe that Gambhir’s past rivalry with MS Dhoni might be influencing selection decisions, a claim the management has yet to address.
Despite these allegations, the team management appears confident in the selected squad’s ability to perform against a strong England side.
Stay tuned as the series unfolds, starting January 22. Will Team India’s selection choices prove effective, or will this controversy overshadow their performance?
