A video featuring Gautam Gambhir in a serious discussion with struggling opener Abhishek Sharma has gone viral on social media during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The short clip, reportedly recorded inside the Indian team bus, quickly caught the attention of fans and sparked widespread speculation about the nature of the conversation.

In the footage, Gambhir is seen sitting at the front of the bus while Abhishek stands nearby as the two engage in what appears to be a focused discussion. Gambhir listens intently throughout the exchange, with his body language suggesting a calm but serious interaction. Shortly afterwards, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate also joins the conversation, adding further intrigue to the moment captured on camera.

While the exact details of the discussion remain unknown, the timing of the video has led many fans to link it with Abhishek’s disappointing performances in the tournament so far.

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The young left-hander entered the global event with high expectations after a promising run in the bilateral T20I series against the New Zealand national cricket team just before the tournament began. However, he has struggled to replicate that form on the biggest stage.

Gautam Gambhir started coaching Abhishek Sharma right there on the team bus. But sir, please stop this show in front of the cameras. You should have learned from Rohit Sharma how to explain things to a player, how to build their confidence, and how to bring out their best… pic.twitter.com/MmBKCRqY6d

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) February 23, 2026

Abhishek finally managed to open his account during India’s Super 8 clash against the South Africa national cricket team, scoring 15 off 12 balls. Prior to that, he had endured a difficult start to the tournament, registering three consecutive ducks and also missing one game due to illness. With India now entering a crucial phase of the competition, the pressure is firmly on the opener to deliver with the bat.

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Meanwhile, India’s path to the semi-finals has become far more complicated following their heavy defeat to South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The team has arrived in Chennai for a must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

After that fixture, India will face the in-form West Indies cricket team at Eden Gardens. Given their poor net run rate, India will likely need convincing victories in both matches to keep their semi-final hopes alive.