IND vs SA Loss: After the defeat, there was a heated discussion between Gautam Gambhir and Surya in the dugout itself.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The beginning of the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2026 has been like a nightmare for Team India. After the crushing defeat against South Africa, captain Suryakumar Yadav did not leave the field, but engaged in a long discussion with the coaching staff in the dugout itself. In these pictures captured on camera, Surya is seen very disappointed and having a deep discussion on a specific issue with coach Gautam Gambhir. 3 main points of the dugout discussion (Inside Details) Based on sources and visuals, it is believed that these three things were at the center of this discussion: Batting Collapse: The management was very upset with the way the Indian top order kneeled down while chasing the target of 198 runs. Is. Gambhir has expressed his displeasure on the shot selection of Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Verma. Directionlessness of bowling: The laxity given by Arshdeep and Siraj in the powerplay and the ineffectiveness of Washington Sundar in the middle overs were the big topics of discussion. Surya and Gambhir were seen debating whether the spinners could have been used in a better way. Changes in the playing XI: The most important thing was that Ryan ten Doeschate (assistant coach) was also involved in this conversation. It seems that efforts are being made to reach an agreement on the return of Axar Patel for the next match (vs Netherlands) and bringing Sanju Samson into the top-order. Tough stance of coach Gautam Gambhir Gautam Gambhir is known for his frankness. His expressions in the post-match discussion showed that he was not happy with the failure of the ‘match-up’ strategy. Seeing Surya stopping and talking in the dugout, it is clear that Team India is no longer in a ‘wait and watch’ position and some tough decisions can be taken for the next match. The next 48 hours are important. The Indian team will now leave for the next venue from Ahmedabad, but before that the round of team meetings will continue. Keeping in mind the Net Run Rate (NRR), the team is now rethinking its batting depth and bowling options.