Disputes are often seen on the cricket field between players and coaches. Team India’s current head coach Gautam Gambhir has recently been in the news for his rift with senior players. However, this was not the first time that his name had come into controversy. According to former cricketer Manoj Tiwari, the sourness of his relationship with Gambhir has also affected his career.

There was sourness in IPL

Manoj Tiwari and Gautam Gambhir both played for KKR. Gambhir was the captain of the team and Tiwari believed that despite his performance, he was deliberately kept lower in the batting order. Manoj revealed in the media that after the match at Eden Gardens, Gambhir threatened him and expressed his anger by holding him by the collar. Such a situation arose that the team’s bowling coach Wasim Akram had to intervene and calm the matter. Manoj Tiwari believed that this incident became the reason for the premature end of his KKR career. After this the team released him.

Ranji Trophy controversy

After the KKR controversy, the feud between Gambhir and Tiwari also came to the fore in Ranji Trophy. In the year 2015, there was a competition going on between Delhi and Bengal in Ferozeshah Kotla. Manoj Tiwari was batting at that time. He was wearing a cap and when he came to know that the fast bowler would bowl the next ball, he asked for a helmet from the dugout for protection. This displeased Gambhir and he allegedly abused Tiwari. Seeing the matter escalating, the umpire had to intervene.

impact on career

Due to these controversies, Manoj Tiwari’s career in IPL and Team India came in premature danger. Due to Gambhir’s aggressive nature and anger, coordination in the team deteriorated and opportunities for the young player reduced.

After the crushing 0-2 defeat in the home Test series against South Africa, a new debate has erupted regarding coaching in Indian cricket. Former Indian batsman Manoj Tiwari has openly said that the time has come when BCCI should look for alternatives to Gautam Gambhir for Test cricket.

India’s humiliating defeat by 408 runs in the second Test in Guwahati has raised big questions on the team’s preparations and strategy. This is the second consecutive time that India has lost a Test series at home. In such a situation, Tiwari has given a strong reaction on Gambhir’s coaching style, team selection and continuous changes.

“It was already visible that the situation was not right”

Talking to Hindustan Times, Tiwari said that he did not find India’s defeat shocking at all. According to him, “It was clear for a long time that the process was going in the wrong direction. Constant changes, lack of proper planning and lack of balance in the team, all these cause huge losses in Test cricket. This was visible in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well, against New Zealand and now also against South Africa.”

Tiwari said that a big cricketing country like India needs an expert coach for Test cricket, who understands the nuances of red ball cricket.

Demand for removal of Gambhir

Manoj Tiwari made a direct demand to remove Gambhir from the post of Test cricket coach. He said, “This is the right time. If Indian Test cricket has to be saved, then BCCI will have to take a big step.”

Attack on Gambhir’s claims

After losing the series, Gambhir had said that under his coaching India won the Asia Cup and Champions Trophy and drew the Test series in England. However Tiwari rejected these claims. He said, “The team that won the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup was already formed. Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid and before that Virat Kohli had laid this foundation. Had Gambhir been serious or not, India would have won this tournament. India could have easily lost the England series too.”

After Team India’s defeat in the Kolkata Test, head coach Gautam Gambhir is under constant attack. Already questions were being raised regarding team selection and role of players, now the sharp statements of former cricketers are provoking this controversy further. After Cheteshwar Pujara, now former cricketer Manoj Tiwari has also made a direct attack on Gambhir. He claimed that by creating a narrative of “transition phase”, pressure was created on senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to leave Test cricket.

“There is no need for transition, only pressure was created”

Speaking to India Today, Tiwari said that there is no need for anything like “transition” in Indian cricket. According to him, there is so much talent in Indian domestic cricket that whenever there is a need for change in any position, new players are available ready.

Tiwari said, “It was by creating this transition narrative that legends like Rohit and Virat were sidelined. They wanted to play Test cricket now, but the environment was created such that they had to step back. He clearly said that teams like New Zealand or Zimbabwe need transition, not a talent-rich country like India.

Questions on Gambhir’s coaching method also

Not only on the retirement issue, Tiwari also raised questions on Gambhir publicly targeting players. After losing the Kolkata Test, Gambhir had commented on the technique of the batsmen, to which Tiwari said, “The job of a coach is not to criticize, but to teach. If the batsmen are facing problems against spin, then why were they not prepared before the match?”

He said that Gambhir himself was an excellent batsman against spin, hence he should have guided the young players of the team more.

Pressure increased before Guwahati test

India has lost the first test and now to save the series the team will have to win in Guwahati from 22nd November. Amid increasing serious statements and controversies, the mental pressure on the team is also sure to increase.

Questions raised again on Rohit-Virat’s test retirement

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had taken retirement from shorter formats after the T20 World Cup 2024, but had expressed their desire to play Tests. Then suddenly in May 2025, both of them announced their retirement from Test cricket within a span of just 5 days, which surprised the cricket world. Even at that time there was talk that some people in the team management were trying to make changes. Now after Tiwari’s statement this issue has become heated again.

Bhojpuri actor and RJD candidate Khesarilal Yadav touched the feet of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari at Patna airport. This video quickly went viral. Now BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has reacted on this. He said that this is our culture. Now when people pass through this gate, they meet. I have been saying this before also that we are supporters of decorum in politics.

Khesari Lal Yadav is contesting from RJD from Chapra assembly seat, while Manoj Tiwari is the star campaigner of BJP. In recent times, Manoj Tiwari and Khesari Lal Yadav have been making sharp attacks on each other during the election campaign. Now when Khesari Lal Yadav suddenly touched his feet, Manoj Tiwari has linked it to culture.

Patna, Bihar: On a viral video showing Bhojpuri actor Khesarilal Yadav meeting him, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says, “This is our tradition; we come and go through this gate” pic.twitter.com/4jPmyu3GlI

— IANS (@ians_india) November 8, 2025

Both met at Patna airport

In fact, amidst the excitement regarding Bihar Assembly elections, the video of the meeting of the two leaders at Patna airport went viral, in which Khesari Lal Yadav was seen touching the feet of Manoj Tiwari. During this, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari also accepted his greeting with a smile, blessed him and also patted him on the back. However, during this period there was no specific conversation between the two regarding the elections.

What did Khesari Lal say about Ram temple?

Recently, Bhojpuri actor and RJD candidate Khesari Lal Yadav had given a statement regarding Ram Temple. Khesari Lal Yadav had said, “Will I become a master after studying in Ram Mandir, will I become a professor after studying in Ram Mandir or will I become an officer?” That faith and this is a different topic, but with education a person can run the country. All I say is that education is important. You build Ram temple, build mosque, build everything, but also work for education and the future of our children.

Khesari Lal had attacked Manoj Tiwari, Nirahua and other Bhojpuri star campaigners. He had said that if BJP’s star campaigner says that if the foundation stone of the factory is laid here tomorrow, then I will not contest elections for the rest of my life. On Nirahua’s Yadmulla statement, he had said that if talking about education and unemployment makes me a Yadmulla, then I am. I respect all religions.

An interesting scene was seen at Patna Airport on 7th November amid Bihar Assembly elections. Actually, two big superstars of Bhojpuri industry and now campaigners of two different political camps – Khesari Lal Yadav and Manoj Tiwari came face to face.

As soon as RJD candidate Khesari saw BJP leader Manoj Tiwari, he touched his feet without any delay. Smiling, both of them hugged each other and asked – “How are you?” Now this video is going viral on social media.

This moment was seen at Patna airport

This meeting happened suddenly at Patna airport, when both were going for their respective election programs. While Manoj Tiwari was leaving for rallies in support of BJP candidates, RJD candidate Khesari Lal Yadav was returning from his campaign. There were smiles on the faces of both the artists during the meeting. Khesari came forward and saluted him and said, “He is the elder brother, it is my duty to show respect.” On this, Manoj Tiwari also hugged him and said, “Politics can come between us, but it cannot break the values.”

Bhojpuri stars face to face in election field

The presence of Bhojpuri industry has increased significantly in Bihar elections. On one hand, stars like Manoj Tiwari, Pawan Singh and Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’ are in the fray in support of BJP, while on the other hand, Khesari Lal Yadav from RJD is trying to connect with the voters on the basis of his popularity. Statements against each other are often seen on election forums, but the scene that unfolded at the airport gave the message that politics has its place, but mutual respect is supreme.

Public discussion and viral video on social media

The video of this meeting has become increasingly viral on social media. At the same time, political analysts believe that even if the languages ​​used on election platforms are harsh, such scenes send a positive message to the society. Overall, this meeting of Khesari and Manoj Tiwari at Patna Airport brought warmth of human relations amidst the election noise.

Team India has been announced for the ODI and T20 series on Australia tour. Rohit Sharma has also been removed from the captaincy of ODI, in his place the board has appointed Shubman Gill as the captain. Many people are also raising questions about Mohammed Shami, including former cricketer Manoj Tiwari. Describing the selection of Harshit Rana in place of Shami as wrong, Tiwari has demanded from BCCI that the selection committee meetings should be live. He also targeted coach Gautam Gambhir.

Mohammed Shami has not been able to make a place in Team India since the Champions Trophy this year. On the other hand, Harshit Rana has been given a lot of opportunities but his performance has been ordinary. Talking to a website on this, Manoj Tiwari said, “If you talk too much on this issue, it will create controversy. However, Harshit Rana has proved to be expensive on many occasions and the answer to this can be a live selection meeting. Everyone is talking about this. If you do an opinion poll that which bowler is better between Shami and Harshit Rana? Then a large number of people will take the name of Shami only.”

Gautam Gambhir also targeted!

Manoj Tiwari further said, “The question is, why is Mohammed Shami being ignored? I also want to know the reason for this and hope that the reason will also be revealed in a few days. I do not want to reveal because it will start a debate. There is no doubt that Harshit Rana is a talented player, but if we look at his performance, he often proves to be expensive. But still he is given priority over bowlers like Shami. Why is this so? Only the coach can answer this. can give.”

Harshit Rana has made his debut for India in all three formats, he has played 2 Tests, 5 ODIs and 3 T20 matches. In this he has 4, 10 and 5 wickets in his name respectively. His economy is more than 10 in 3 T20s.

A big controversy has arisen about Team India’s new coach Gautam Gambhir. His old partner and former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwari has made serious allegations against him. Tiwari says that after Gambhir became a coach, there has been a lot of tension in the atmosphere of the Indian team.

Manoj Tiwari targeted Gambhir

Manoj Tiwari said, “Ever since Gautam Gambhir has become the coach of Team India, many controversies have come to the fore. Many senior players have either retired or have been shifted.

Tiwari said that Gambhir’s attitude has been quite strict and non -cooperative towards senior players. He alleged that Gambhir wanted not to raise any questions on his decisions. If a player like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or R.K. If Ashwin disagrees with something, he is excluded from the team or is shocked.

“Gambhir did not want senior faces in the team”

Manoj Tiwari also claims that Gambhir removed those players from the team who could have questioned the decisions of the team. He said, “Ashwin retired in the middle of the Test series against Australia last year. Then Rohit and Virat also said goodbye to Test cricket. This is not a coincidence, but it is the thinking of team management behind it.”

After the arrival of Gambhir, many big decisions were taken. Removing Rohit Sharma from ODI captaincy and making Shubman Gill captain, Virat Kohli’s selection is out of the process, making domestic cricket compulsory for senior players and giving a place in the team directly in the team, these steps have also sparked debate between fans and cricket experts.

“Rohit-Virat is the real hero of Indian cricket”

However, Manoj Tiwari also said that he is confident that Gambhir will not completely out of ODI to Rohit and Virat. He said, “Both players are precious to Indian cricket. Rohit and Virat have given a lot for the country in their career. They are not just a player, but the identity of Indian cricket.”

Indian team continues to tussle

After these allegations, the discussion of factionalism and differences in the Indian team has again intensified. Some former cricketers believe that Gautam Gambhir’s coaching style is very aggressive and not every player is comfortable in that environment. In the coming months, it will be interesting to see if this dispute is calm or there is a new earthquake in Indian cricket.

Preparations for political parties are in full swing for Bihar assembly elections 2025. This time many stars will also be seen in the election summer of Bihar. Please tell that Shatrughan Sinha has been an MP from Patna Sahib 2 times. Apart from this, TV star Shekhar Suman, Bollywood director Prakash Jha and Bhojpuri films superstar Kunal Singh have also tried their luck in Bihar elections.

In this election, the name of Bhojpuri films superstar Pawan Singh is the most discussed, as Pawan Singh contested the independent Lok Sabha elections from Karakat last year and finished second. Earlier, the BJP gave him a ticket from Asansol in Bengal, but it was withdrawn a few days later.

Where can Pawan Singh and his wife fight
According to the information, Pawan Singh can land from the Karakat seat of Barhra, Ara or Rohtas in Bhojpur. Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh has also announced to contest the assembly elections. She can also fight independents from Dehri or Karakat seat.

Actor Ritesh Pandey also decided to contest the election
Apart from this, Bhojpuri films singer and actor Ritesh Pandey is also considered to be contesting the election. Ritesh Pandey, who was famous with Hello-Ko song, has recently taken membership of Prashant Kishore’s party Jansuraj. On the ticket of Jansuraj, he can try his luck from Karghar or Bhabhua seat of Rohtas. Apart from this, Bhojpuri lyricist and Lauria MLA Vinay Bihari will also contest this time again.

These Bhojpuri stars will promote
Apart from trying luck in the election, Bhojpuri stars will also be seen in campaigning. BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan will campaign in favor of NDA candidates in Bhojpuri superstar assembly elections like Dinesh Lal Nirhua.

In view of Khesari Lal Yadav’s close to RJD and SP, speculation is being made to contest the assembly elections. Khesari RJD can be seen campaigning in favor of candidates. In Bihar elections, film stars have tried their luck even before, but only a few have been destined.

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Preparations for political parties are in full swing for Bihar assembly elections 2025. This time many stars will also be seen in the election summer of Bihar. Please tell that Shatrughan Sinha has been an MP from Patna Sahib 2 times. Apart from this, TV star Shekhar Suman, Bollywood director Prakash Jha and Bhojpuri films superstar Kunal Singh have also tried their luck in Bihar elections.

In this election, the name of Bhojpuri films superstar Pawan Singh is the most discussed, as Pawan Singh contested the independent Lok Sabha elections from Karakat last year and finished second. Earlier, the BJP gave him a ticket from Asansol in Bengal, but it was withdrawn a few days later.

Where can Pawan Singh and his wife fight
According to the information, Pawan Singh can land from the Karakat seat of Barhra, Ara or Rohtas in Bhojpur. Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh has also announced to contest the assembly elections. She can also fight independents from Dehri or Karakat seat.

Actor Ritesh Pandey also decided to contest the election
Apart from this, Bhojpuri films singer and actor Ritesh Pandey is also considered to be contesting the election. Ritesh Pandey, who was famous with Hello-Ko song, has recently taken membership of Prashant Kishore’s party Jansuraj. On the ticket of Jansuraj, he can try his luck from Karghar or Bhabhua seat of Rohtas. Apart from this, Bhojpuri lyricist and Lauria MLA Vinay Bihari will also contest this time again.

These Bhojpuri stars will promote
Apart from trying luck in the election, Bhojpuri stars will also be seen in campaigning. BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan will campaign in favor of NDA candidates in Bhojpuri superstar assembly elections like Dinesh Lal Nirhua.

In view of Khesari Lal Yadav’s close to RJD and SP, speculation is being made to contest the assembly elections. Khesari RJD can be seen campaigning in favor of candidates. In Bihar elections, film stars have tried their luck even before, but only a few have been destined.

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