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Shane Watson says India's inconsistency stems from Gautam Gambhir's constant batting order changes

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has identified constant roster rotation under head coach Gautam Gambhir as the core reason behind India's recent struggles with performance stability across different formats. Speaking via a digital platform, Watson noted that frequent alterations to the batting lineup and continuous player turnover make it significantly harder for the squad to establish steady momentum, despite recent bilateral setbacks against England and Ireland.

At the same time, Watson acknowledged that Gambhir has overseen major tournament victories since taking charge in mid-2024, including triumphs at the 2025 Champions Trophy, the 2025 Asia Cup, and the 2026 T20 World Cup. He highlighted the coach's backing of Sanju Samson as a major success, while maintaining that establishing greater lineup continuity would make the national side exceptionally difficult for global opponents to defeat.

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