India, June 25 -- Former India head coach Ravi Shastri pulled no punches after the team's five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley, urging Gautam Gambhir to take a tough stand in the dressing room. Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket, Shastri said Gambhir must address the team's issues firmly and hold individuals accountable for repeated mistakes, suggesting that he should even "tick off" players if required.

The fielding errors were glaring; India dropped five catches in England's first innings alone, with Yashasvi Jaiswal putting down four across the match. Several of those were pivotal moments that allowed English batters to regain control and swing the momentum. The problems didn't end there. Despite dominant top-orde...