India, Nov. 25 -- Former India captain and ex-chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched a fresh attack on India head coach Gautam Gambhir, accusing him of inconsistent team selection after South Africa seized control of the second Test in Guwahati. The visitors, having already won the first Test in Kolkata, tightened their grip on the series with a commanding performance on the opening three days, prompting another explosive outburst from Srikkanth.

Speaking on his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka, which he co-hosts with his son and former cricketer Anirudha, Srikkanth questioned several of India's choices for the Test and hit out at Gambhir for what he called a "chop-and-change" approach.

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