Gautam Gambhir Criticizes MS Dhoni's Captaincy During 2012 CB Series; Twitterati Fume

Gautam Gambhir, who had scored more than 10,000 runs across formats had recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. However, the veteran cricketer recently pointed out in an interview that he was not happy with MS Dhoni’s captaincy during the 2012 CB series held in Australia.

Meanwhile, the left-hander had slammed a century against Andhra Pradesh at his home ground, i.e., Firoz Shah Kotla Stadium during the ongoing Ranji Trophy leg.

Moreover, he also revealed regarding his exclusion from the 2015 World Cup. Gambhir also questioned on the captaincy of former Team India skipper Dhoni and his rotational policy during the CB series.

“At the start of the series, we didn’t play together, it was a rotation thing. When it was a desperate moment, MS had to play three of us. If you take a decision, back your decision, stick to it. Don’t back on something on which you have already decided,” India Today quoted Gambhir as saying.

During the 2012 tri-series, in a bid to give a chance to youngsters, Dhoni had introduced a rotational policy. He conceded that the senior trio including Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar couldn’t play every game. As a result, one has to be sidelined to make way for a youngster in every game.

Moreover, this was done to prepare for the 2015 World Cup which was later held on Australian shores. Dhoni felt that they were unlikely to sustain that long and was spot on about the same.

However, Tendulkar announced his retirement later in 2013 whereas, Sehwag and Gambhir lost their form. The duo then eventually got dropped from the side across all formats.

Meanwhile, with this, Twittersphere witnessed fans taking centre stage. However, some felt that it was the right decision from MS Dhoni while looking at the future while others believe it was unfair of a kind for Gautam Gambhir.

Tendulkar, Sehwag already cleared the air:

Tendulkar and Sehwag had clarified that Dhoni had spoken to them regarding the decision whereas, of late, Gambhir doesn’t seem to have taken it sportingly.

Here are the reactions following the statement of Gautam Gambhir:

https://twitter.com/Prakash61682180/status/1071657141365166080

Dhoni scored his 1st t20 fifty after 10years and said that GG can't play all three formats never seen such selfish player who dropped gg to save his captaincy

— ??????Gautian Shubham?????? (@Bshubham13) December 9, 2018

I honestly wish good for you post retirement but common man stop being such a big hypocrite, you say Dhoni is the best captain you have ever played under in an interview and than in the next interview you give out such statementshttps://t.co/j7GrbyaxR0

— Preeti (@pree042) December 9, 2018

Gambhir has been great player for India . I don't mean to Disrespect whatever he has done for the country . His contribution is immensely valuable , But this is blaming Dhoni for not doing anything particularly wrong .

— Prajwal (@SupremelyShady) December 9, 2018

We know what you've gone through under Dhoni
Loved your words on @anilkumble1074, especially considering even he has gone through the same under Kohli.
Innocent people always face politics from powerful ones!
Proud of you @GautamGambhir
Please enter politics?
Country needs you! https://t.co/rIEH107g2A

— Sujith Kolap (@KolapSujith) December 9, 2018

Even if Dhoni made changes in 2012 series. It paid of as India lifted Champions Trophy in 2013. I have a lot of respect for you Gambhir. Don't make it go away like this. https://t.co/JNquJvT8E6

— Abbas Haider (@abbas_haiderr) December 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/indiangoogli/status/1071475544892542983

https://twitter.com/SRKrider1/status/1071593964011061248

Gambhir phir se Dhoni ke piche pad gaya. Dhoni's decision was absolutely right . If you cant digest a Long term decision that's your problem . IPL se captaincy experts ban jate hai Saab .

— Prajwal (@SupremelyShady) December 9, 2018

Dhoni gives extra security to few players but not to all – Gambhir to India today https://t.co/iIUDNnt2KM

— CRICVIEW Media©️ (@cricviewmedia) December 9, 2018

Gambhir: "Dhoni chilly, Dhoni chilly, Mumbai mein final tha, tu mera captain tha, captain hi na hota toh final mein na hota, final mein meine opening dilayi hai, bhai ke dukh hai ke ijjat pe aayi hai, MoM churake na iijat gawa, stadium mein the wo hai mere gawah" https://t.co/z5s4I5fxmf

— ?? (@Ojasism) December 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/Sajjanlaunda/status/1071611173915639809

Hahahaha
Some are saying dhoni is a snake
Others saying gambhir is a snake.
???
None of them is a snake idiots https://t.co/Fsi1vscwNb

— Akki (@CrickPotato) December 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/onlyformsdhoni/status/1071523154986561536

Waiting for Dhoni to come up with a hip hop song like "tu toh world cup 2015 ke team mein nahi tha chote? World cup 2015 ke squad mein tera naam hi nahi hai, world cup 2011 final jitaane mein tera kuch kaam hi nahi hai. Samaj mein aaya kya?" https://t.co/7tOg6jQQNp

— ?? (@Ojasism) December 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/Vidyadhar_R/status/1071634402529013761

https://twitter.com/Vidyadhar_R/status/1071634402529013761