Ind V Eng: Gill Slammed For Playing XI, Booed By English Fans | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G
India’s playing XI for the second Test at Edgbaston has sparked widespread backlash, with fans and experts alike slamming the team’s controversial decisions. Resting Jasprit Bumrah, leaving out Kuldeep Yadav, and dropping Sai Sudharsan in favour of all-rounders have raised serious questions about Team India’s strategy under coach Gautam Gambhir. Is this overthinking or a sign of a defensive mindset? With strong words from Ravi Shastri, Tom Moody, and Sunil Gavaskar—and rising concerns over decision-making—India’s approach is under the scanner. In this deep dive, Rupha Ramani unpacks the playing XI, the hostile atmosphere building in England, and whether this young Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, can withstand the mounting pressure.
Also on the show, chess world number 1 Magnus Carlsen has taken a fresh swipe at World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The Norwegian called Gukesh one of the weaker players during the Grand Chess Tour. Gukesh responded by taking the joint lead alongside Carlsen on Day 1. Is Carlsen threatened by India’s chess rise? Indian Football is once again in crisis. Head coach Manolo Marquez has stepped down from his role. The AIFF still seems to be unmoved. What’s plaguing Indian football? And Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in a fatal crash alongside his brother. Jota recently celebrated his wedding. Tributes have poured in for the Portuguese footballer. Cristiano Ronaldo gets emotional.
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