These 4 players got out as soon as Gautam Gambhir became coach, not getting a chance to play in Team India

Team India: Rahul Dravid’s term ended with winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title. After which former cricketer Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the new head coach of Team India. There are many changes in the team since Gambhir took charge. Gambhir’s attitude has always been clear and aggressive, they believe in giving opportunities to the players on the basis of performance.

After his coach, some famous players are constantly being ignored. In such a situation, today we are going to tell you about those four players who are constantly being ignored under Gautam Gambhir’s rule.

1. Mohammed Shami

The first name in this list is of Indian veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Shami has played an important role in giving India a big victory on every big occasion. But ever since Gautam Gambhir became the head coach of Team India, Shami is not getting much opportunities to play in the Indian team. Shami was last seen in the Champions Trophy 2025 with the Indian team.

He was the only fast bowler in India in this tournament. Where he made his team champs by performing brilliantly. But he was not included in the Indian team’s squad on the England tour.

2. Sarfaraz Khan

Another name comes in this list of Sarfaraz Khan. Sarfaraz Khan, who scored a score in domestic cricket, made a great Test debut against England in 2024. But now it has become a challenge to maintain them into the team.

Gambhir is probably giving more attention to fitness and fielding, and due to this, players like Sarfaraz are sitting outside. However, after being unusual in IPL 2025, Sarfaraz has done a lot of work on his fitness.

3. Abhimanyu Ishwar

The third name in this list is Abhimanyu Ishwar, Abhimanyu Ishwaran, who has been scoring runs for India A for a long time, has always been seen knocking on the Test team (TEAM India), but during Gambhir’s tenure, he has not been given a chance to play in the playing XI yet. Already in the top order, he is constantly being ignored due to the presence of players like KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

4. Arshdeep Singh

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has played an important role for India in T20, but has not yet got a chance to debut in the Test team (Team India). However, Arshdeep was included in the Indian squad for the tour of England. But he was not included in the playing XI in the first three matches.

After which he got injured and got out of the team before the fourth Test. In Gambhir’s playing XI, new bowlers are now being preferred, which makes it difficult for experienced players like Arshdeep.