Overview
- India routed Zimbabwe to revive their Super 8 campaign and now face West Indies in Kolkata, with a win confirming a semifinal berth.
- Former England pacer Steve Harmison said Gautam Gambhir is "hard to like" and warned "he'll be gone if he doesn't win this World Cup."
- Harmison praised Gambhir’s loyalty to his chosen staff, noting picks like Morne Morkel and Ryan ten Doeschate over celebrated Indian ex-players.
- He questioned Gambhir’s willingness to admit mistakes and compared him to Brendon McCullum, suggesting both are better short-term leaders than long-term builders.
- Scrutiny surged after India’s 76-run Super 8 loss to South Africa, compounding a mixed tenure that includes Champions Trophy 2025 and Asia Cup titles but home Test defeats to New Zealand and South Africa.