India's Test Cricket Crisis: Former Stars Slam Team's Strategy

Former Indian players Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad criticize the national cricket team's lack of stability and over-reliance on all-rounders following a 0-2 Test series loss to South Africa. The criticism highlights concerns over frequent team changes and the departure of experienced players, raising questions about India's future strategy.

Former cricket legends Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad have sharply criticized the Indian national team's current strategy following a devastating 0-2 series loss to South Africa. Amid growing concerns, Kumble pointed to head coach Gautam Gambhir's constant team changes and the reliance on all-rounders as key issues.

Kumble and Prasad lamented the impact of losing seasoned players like Virat Kohli and R Ashwin, leaving a young, inexperienced squad in their wake. Prasad particularly slammed India's "all-rounder obsession," calling it a "brain-fade," especially as the strategy failed to pay off on the field, leading to a historic defeat.

Experts, including former stars Kevin Pietersen and Irfan Pathan, expressed disappointment at India's decline in Test cricket—a format where they once dominated at home. This calls into question the team's selection strategy and the need for a clear vision moving forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)