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A viral video claims fans at Holkar Stadium chanted “Gautam Gambhir haye haye” after India’s 2–1 series loss to New Zealand, reportedly leaving players like Virat Kohli stunned. While such fan reactions have been reported, the authenticity of the video is unverified, and there is no confirmed source for the exact timing or location of the footage.

A video circulating widely on social media claims that sections of spectators at Holkar Stadium in Indore chanted “Gautam Gambhir haye haye” following India’s defeat to New Zealand in the third ODI, leaving players, including Virat Kohli, visibly stunned. While fan chants targeting Gambhir have been reported, the authenticity of the viral video has not been independently verified.

The viral clip claims that fans expressed anger at India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, after India lost the three-match series 2–1 to New Zealand. It appears to show players like Virat Kohli reacting in surprise to the chants. However, there is no verified source confirming the exact moment or location of the video.

Multiple credible outlets confirm that some fans at Holkar Stadium did chant slogans targeting Gambhir, reflecting frustration at India’s performance. Nevertheless, the viral video cannot be verified, urging caution before drawing conclusions based on social media posts.

Fan reactions in stadiums can be emotional, especially after disappointing results. Chanting against coaches or players is not uncommon; similar “Gambhir haye haye” chants were reported during India’s Test series loss to South Africa in late 2025. However, even in those instances, videos circulated on social media often lacked independent verification of timing or location.

'Gambhir Haye Haye': Guwahati Crowd Boos Gautam Gambhir After Team India's Series Defeat To South Africa; Video

When Indian Cricket Team suffered an agonising 408-run loss to South Africa national cricket team in the second Test at Guwahati, their heaviest ever defeat by runs, the wrath of fans that followed was both swift and brutal. The scene at the Barsapara Stadium turned ugly as distraught supporters directed their anger squarely at head coach Gautam Gambhir. Chants of “Gautam Gambhir haye-haye” rang through the stands, a public display of frustration that was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media.

The series whitewash has not only wounded the team's pride but triggered sharp scrutiny of Gambhir’s leadership. Under him, India have now lost five home Tests to New Zealand and South Africa, and their red-ball structure, once a fortress at home, appears increasingly fragile. Many fans believe Gambhir’s coaching tenure has coincided with poor selection calls, erratic team combinations and an over-reliance on all-rounders at the expense of specialist batsmen, missteps that showed glaringly in Guwahati.

Beyond the field, the fans’ reaction, booing the national team’s coach at home, reflects a growing impatience, a sense that India are failing not just in isolated games but structurally. For a nation accustomed to dominance on home soil, this moment feels like a wake-up call.

Whether Gambhir can steer the team back to respectability, regain confidence from supporters, and mend India’s red-ball reputation remains uncertain. As tensions simmer, one thing is clear: the expectations from Indian cricket and from its leaders are tougher than ever.