India, Dec. 1 -- Hosts India might have won the opening ODI of the three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi, but head coach Gautam Gambhir continues to cope with criticism for the recent whitewash against the Proteas in the two-match Test series. Under Gambhir, India have suffered two home series losses against New Zealand and South Africa, and hence the fans have been directing their ire at the former India opening batter.

After the astounding 408-run loss in Guwahati, the fans turned on Gambhir in the most brutal manner, breaking out into the chants of 'Gambhir Aye Haye'. The situation deteriorated to the point where batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and pacer Mohammed Siraj had to intervene to control the fans. If the recent Test ...