India made the home ground a fortress in the Test. And in that fort, New Zealand showed superiority to attack after a long break. After the 3-0 whitewash, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) held a meeting on the series. Indian captain Rohit Sharma, coach Gautam Gambhir, chief selector Ajit Agarkar and general secretary of the board Jai Shah were present in the review meeting. And that meeting gave birth to the discussion. Because the duration of the meeting was about 6 hours!
The meeting was held at the Board's head office in Mumbai. An internal source of the board has admitted its truth. He told The Times of India, 'Yes, the meeting took place for about 6 hours. Board general secretary Jai Shah, captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar were present there. The first series loss to the Kiwis was under review in the meeting. Apart from that, the preparations for the upcoming Test series against Australia were discussed. In order to prepare in the best possible way.'
However, the details of the meeting are not known. However, the discomfort of the selection committee regarding pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been revealed. Especially the withdrawal of the veteran pacer at the last moment before the third Test. The host team lost that test by 25 runs. The source also said, 'The selectors were not informed about the withdrawal of Bumrah's name before the Test. And this lack of communication has been brought up to the top leadership. Care has been taken to ensure that there is no lack of communication everywhere.'
Bumrah took only 3 wickets in the two Tests of the series. Average was 42.33 in 41 overs. In his absence, India were forced to drop the out-of-form Mohammad Siraj in the last Test. Who was wicketless throughout the match.
