The NDTV Sports article, published on January 14, 2026, accurately reports on a "new theory" concerning a potential misalignment between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors and the Indian team's coaching staff, spearheaded by head coach Gautam Gambhir. The central figure in this debate is young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose repeated inclusion in national squads across formats, coupled with a significant lack of playing opportunities, has raised concerns. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra ignited the discussion by questioning the team management's utilization of Reddy, particularly in the ongoing three-match One Day International series against New Zealand in January 2026. India is currently hosting New Zealand for a series comprising three ODIs and five T20Is. The first ODI took place on January 11, and the second is scheduled for January 14, 2026. Despite being part of the ODI squad, Reddy did not feature in the first match, prompting Chopra's query about the disconnect between selection decisions and on-field team plans. Gautam Gambhir, who was appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian men's cricket team in July 2024, has a clear role in team strategy and player management. He has previously advocated for players good enough to play all three formats and expressed confidence in Reddy's talent. However, the ongoing situation with Reddy, including a past instance where he was released from a Test squad to play for India A for match practice, fuels the speculation that there might be differing views on player roles and immediate game time between the selectors and the coaching hierarchy. The article itself is not sensationalized as it attributes the "theory" to Chopra and uses a question mark in the title, indicating a debate rather than a definitive statement.