“He Has No Business Talking About Bumrah” – Gautam Gambhir Fires Back at Australian Coach

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The recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025 was not just about thrilling cricket but also heated exchanges on and off the field. One such incident involved Australian youngster Sam Konstas, who was at the center of a fiery spat during the Sydney Test.

On Day 1 of the Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja in the final over, which led to aggressive celebrations from the Indian players. Bumrah appeared to approach Konstas, leading to a heated moment that had to be diffused by the umpire. Australian head coach Andrew McDonald later accused the Indian team of intimidating the young batter.

McDonald’s Accusation

Speaking after the game, McDonald said that India’s celebration was “intimidating” for Konstas and raised concerns about the mental well-being of the player. “Clearly, the way India celebrated was intimidating. It’s within the rules, but to have the opposition swarm the non-striker like that, we have a duty of care to our player to ensure he’s okay and mentally ready to perform,” McDonald said.

The comment sparked controversy, especially given the high stakes and intensity of the series.

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his straightforward nature, didn’t hold back when asked about McDonald’s remarks in the post-match press conference.

“It’s a tough sport played by tough men. You can’t be that soft. As simple as it can get,” Gambhir said. He further added, “I don’t think there was anything intimidating about it. He has no right to talk to Jasprit Bumrah when Usman Khawaja was taking time. That’s the umpire’s job, not his.”

Gambhir’s sharp response came after a tough series for India. Despite winning the first Test in Perth by a massive 295 runs, India lost the next three games to hand Australia a 3-1 series win. This marked India’s first Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss in a decade and eliminated them from the race to the World Test Championship final.

The series loss was a bitter pill for India, but Gambhir’s words reflected the competitive spirit of the team, even in defeat. As both sides gear up for future challenges, the on-field tensions and off-field statements have only added more fuel to their historic rivalry.

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