‘Sack Gautam Gambhir’ Trends as South Africa Dominate India in Guwahati Test

India struggled in the second Test against South Africa, collapsing for just 201 runs on Day 3 in Guwahati after the visitors posted a commanding 489 in the first innings, putting them in control and raising concerns about a potential home series sweep under coach Gautam Gambhir. The batting lineup crumbled with a collapse from 95 for 1 to 102 for 4, leading to a disappointing total as South Africa’s bowlers capitalized on India’s mistakes, prompting social media backlash and calls to sack Gambhir due to team selection and lack of a clear plan. The pressure is on India to mount a comeback in the next innings to avoid another defeat in the face of South Africa’s dominant performance.

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