India National Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir put rumors of a rift between them to rest, as they were seen sharing a fun moment ahead of the ongoing three-match ODI series opener against England in Nagpur.
Recently, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir have been at the center of headlines for not being on the same page, especially after the Indian skipper dropped himself from the final Test against Australia at the SCG during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir share a friendly moment in Nagpur, dismissing rift rumors
Even BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla denied the rumors of an alleged cold war between the captain and coach, but fans were not convinced, with many reports claiming the team selections and leading approach were causing issues between the former and current Indian openers.
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Amidst the reports of a growing divide between Rohit and Gambhir, the captain and coach were all smiles and laughter at the team hotel in Nagpur, leaving fans hopeful that all is well between them. In a moment of pure camaraderie, Rohit and Gambhir were caught on camera laughing and joking together after a team dinner in Nagpur, where the first ODI is being played.
In the viral video on social media, Rohit was seen seemingly cracking jokes, with Gambhir listening while sporting a smile throughout their way back to their rooms. Fans couldn’t get enough of the light-hearted moment between the coach and captain, as it looks like they are on friendly terms again, as they are preparing to lead the Men in Blue to success in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Watch the viral Rohit-Gambhir moment here:
The way Captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir having fun after the Dinner last night at team hotel.🥹🧿❤️🩹
Love to see them like that. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eWA9As6wMn
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 5, 2025
Notably, India is placed in Group A for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. They will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on February 20. India’s highly anticipated match against Pakistan is scheduled for February 23, followed by their final group game against New Zealand on March 2.
The Men in Blue will play all their matches in the prestigious tournament in Dubai, UAE, while Pakistan will host the rest of the six nations. But if the Indian cricket team makes it to the knockouts, the final stage of the Champions Trophy 2025 will also be held in Dubai.
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Rohit Sharma is eager to regain form ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma heads into the ODI series against England under intense pressure after a disappointing Test series in Australia. However, Rohit has the ability to anchor innings and shift gears when required, and he would love to have some fun against England to regain his form.
The seasoned opener showed glimpses of his form against Sri Lanka with two half-centuries in his only three ODI appearances last year. With the Champions Trophy 2025 just around the corner, the England ODI series will help Rohit to regain their winning touch.
Before the first ODI, Rohit has even dismissed the concerns regarding his form, citing that Test and ODI are both different forms. He also stressed that he will take any call on his future after the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
