The Times of India

'He doesnt even look at me': Ex-BCCI selector opens up on Gambhir fallout after India snub

Former chief selector Sandeep Patil revealed Gautam Gambhir hasn't spoken to him since being dropped from the Indian team in 2013. Despite their past closeness and numerous shared events, Gambhir maintains his distance, a decision Patil understands given his own experience of being dropped. Patil emphasized that personal relationships don't influence tough selection calls.