Gambhir has been under criticism for the team’s performances in Tests in recent times. The Men in Blue suffered a 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens. The pressure on him has increased even further as the Temba Bavuma-led team has taken control of the second Test in Guwahati.
Gautam Gambhir has had a mixed run as India’s Test coach since taking over after the 2024 T20 World Cup. He began his stint with the Test team by beating Bangladesh 2-0 at home.
A leadership transition took place as Shubman Gill took over from Rohit Sharma. India managed to draw 2-2 in a competitive five-match contest in England. The team secured a 2-0 victory against the West Indies on home soil.
Suresh Raina Backs Gautam Gambhir Amid Criticism Over India’s Test Struggles
"A coach can only guide. Batsman has to score runs on the field. We need to practice. No fault of the coach," Raina said, as quoted by journalist Abhishek Tripathi on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) November 25, 2025
India’s Batting Has Come Under Heavy Criticism
India’s batting has come under heavy criticism during the Test series against South Africa. They failed to chase 124 in the first Test match. The team was bowled out for just 201 runs in the first innings of the second Test, while the visitors posted a total of 489.
Notably, India chased a 406-run target against the West Indies in 1976, which remains the third-highest successful chase in Test history.
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