Skip to content
Get the Balanced News app for a better experience!
The Balanced News Logo
Analytics
The Balanced News Logo

Stay Balanced, Stay Informed

Menu
  • Browse News
  • Underreported Stories
  • Curated Feeds
  • Insights
  • Analytics
  • Our Writers
  • About Us
  • Download App
Learn
  • How It Works
  • Bias Detection
  • Lens Score
  • Source Bias Checker
  • Accountability
  • Custom Feeds
Newsroom
  • Writers & Analysts
  • About TBN
  • Editorial Standards
  • Corrections Policy
  • Our Partners
  • Insights
Socials
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Facebook
News Categories
  • Trending
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Science
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • International
  • Good News
  • Crypto

Get Our App

Available for iOS and Android


LensFeedsInsightsAnalyticsTrendingGood NewsSportsPoliticsBusinessCrimeTechEntertainmentHealthNationalInternational

© 2026 The Balanced News. All rights reserved.

About UsEditorial StandardsCorrectionsHelp & SupportPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

Categories

Categories

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Sports

Sreesanth Criticizes Gautam Gambhir's Coaching, Advocates for MS Dhoni as Mentor

Analysed 19 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Sports
Sreesanth Criticizes Gautam Gambhir's Coaching, Advocates for MS Dhoni as MentorPreviousNext

Former India pacer S Sreesanth criticized head coach Gautam Gambhir for India's recent Test struggles, particularly home series losses to New Zealand and South Africa. He argued that the team needs a mentor like former captain MS Dhoni, who fostered self-belief and supported players, rather than a coach who applies excessive pressure and drops players after failures. Sreesanth questioned Gambhir's coaching style and suggested a change in leadership to improve team performance.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
45%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 19 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present Sreesanth's viewpoint, focusing on his critique of Gautam Gambhir's coaching and preference for MS Dhoni's mentorship style. The coverage reflects a sports-centric perspective without political framing, emphasizing internal team dynamics and leadership approaches. Both sources highlight similar opinions without introducing contrasting views from other stakeholders.

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

The overall tone across the articles is critical toward Gautam Gambhir's coaching methods, reflecting dissatisfaction with recent team performances. However, the sentiment is constructive, emphasizing the need for supportive leadership exemplified by MS Dhoni. The coverage balances critique with a call for positive change rather than outright negativity.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
← Previous
India Faces Key Challenges in Women's T20 World Cup Amid Injury Concerns
Next →
Uzbekistan's Khusanov Collides with Cameraman During World Cup Match, Sends Apology
SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesBring MS Dhoni back: Sreesanth says India 'don't need' Gautam Gambhir, rejects his T20 World Cup creditCenterNeutral
news18'Gambhir Hatao, Dhoni Ko Lao': 2011 World Cup Winner's Startling Claim Sparks Fresh DebateCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 18 Jun, 03:58 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1818 Jun, 03:58 pm
    'Gambhir Hatao, Dhoni Ko Lao': 2011 World Cup Winner's Startling Claim Sparks Fresh Debate
  2. 2
    hindustantimes19 Jun, 12:47 am
    Bring MS Dhoni back: Sreesanth says India 'don't need' Gautam Gambhir, rejects his T20 World Cup credit

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
19 Jun 2026
Key entities
MS DhoniS. SreesanthGautam GambhirTest cricketIndiaSouth AfricaICC Men's T20 World CupSuryakumar YadavCaptain (cricket)Cricket World CupIndia national cricket teamBowling (cricket)
Sreesanth Criticizes Gautam Gambhir's Coaching, Advocates for MS Dhoni as Mentor