So far, Gautam Gambhir has taken charge of 19 Test matches for India, winning seven and drawing two. However, it is the number of defeats that make his position more vulnerable.

Should Gambhir continue as India Test team coach after horror show against South Africa? Here's what numbers say

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second Test on Wednesday to sweep the series and condemn the hosts to a record loss.

Pressure mounts on Gautam Gambhir after South Africa debacle, but when is India's next Test series?

In four innings of the two Tests, India's highest team total was 201 which came in the first innings of the Guwahati Test. In rest of the three innings, the home team was able to cross 150-run mark only once. Their limited ability to play spin was painfully visible in the series.

Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant says India's biggest Test loss is 'little disappointing'

Since New Zealand came to India last year, India now have lost five of seven home Tests with two wins coming against a weakened West Indies before the SA series.

South Africa complete series clean sweep as India succumb to their biggest Test loss by runs in Guwahati

Washington scored 29 off 82 balls in the first innings of India and backed it with 92-ball 31 in the second innings. In Guwahati, Sundar batted at number eight but still emerged as India's highest run scorer in the first innings with 92-ball 48.

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In 18 matches in charge of the Indian side in the red-ball format, Gautam Gambhir has guided India to wins in seven matches, along with two draws. However, it is the number of defeats that makes it worse. 

Coach Gautam Gambhir's Test track record: A recipe for disaster or a failed 'transition'?

In the second and final Test of the series in Guwahati, India will be hoping for a win to draw the series. They are still not sure about the participation of skipper Shubman Gill who had retired hurt mid-way in the first Test because of neck spasm.

Former batter Robin Uthappa says India not WTC champion contender in ongoing cycle

Before the loss, India lost Tests at home in a period of seven years of Feb 2017 to Jan 2024. After the last defeat in that period, which came against England in Hyderabad, India had won six matches at home on the trot - making their win-loss record in 34 home Tests at 25-4.

India's loss against South Africa was fourth in last six home Tests - their worst record since 1972

India opted to two pacers in Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj along with Kuldeep Yadav as a specialist spinner. They also had Washington Sundar, who batter at number three, and Axar Patel as two spin all-rounders. The selection meant India were made to sit out a specialist batter.

IND vs SA, 1st Test: Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad calls out 'over-tactical thinking' for loss

 Head coach Gautam Gambhir, after India lost the first Test on Sunday (Nov 16) by 30 runs in a chase of 124, said that Gill is "still being assessed."

Gill out of hospital but 'still being assessed' for second Test, says head coach Gambhir

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IND vs SA, 1st Test: 'You want to be part of...', says SA skipper Temba Bavuma after emphatic win

India, playing at the Eden Gardens, were bowled out for 93 in their second innings as they lost by 30 runs as South Africa took a 1-0 lead in series. 

IND vs SA: Gambhir refuses to blame pitch for India's disappointing loss, says 'it was exactly what we asked'

The Indian team made a string of experiments during the Australia vs India series recently, with Tilak Varma sitting out for one of the matches, while Jitesh Sharma was also preferred in the Playing XI. 

Gautam Gambhir hints at possible changes ahead of T20 World Cup, says 'batting orders are very overrated'

Arshdeep removed two Australian wickets in his first two overs upon returning to the Indian team for the third T20I in Hobart.

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With Kohli, Pujara, and Rohit Sharma retired along with  Rahane sidelined, Sudharsan was seen as one of the batters to plug the middle-order hole. After his not so great debut series in England and the first Test at home against West Indies, he came good in the second Test in Delhi.

Sai Sudharsan lauds Gambhir's backing, says coach told him 'don't think that you have to score runs' before Delhi Test vs WI

Recently, India won the Asia Cup 2025 title under Gambhir as coach who had taken on the role over from Rahul Dravid post India's 2024 T20 World Cup title victory. Gambhir's real test as the coach would be the next year's T20 World Cup.

Ahead of Australia T20Is, Gambhir backs India's aggressive style and says he doesn't 'aim to be the most successful coach'

After managing only eight runs on his international return in Perth, Rohit bounced back with a solid 73 in the second ODI against Australia at Adelaide

Gautam Gambhir's hilarious 'farewell' chat with Rohit Sharma goes viral - WATCH

Shubman Gill won his first Test series as India captain as the hosts inflicted a series whitewash (2-0) on the touring West Indies with a seven-wicket win. A game that concluded on the final day, a rarity during the home season, saw India complete the moderate run chase in an hour. 

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Gautam Gambhir demands better wickets in red-ball, says 'nicks need to carry'

While Gautam acknowledged their experience and dressing room presence and how good they still are, he urged everyone to stay in present as the committee will consider their selection with each passing game.

‘It’s important to stay in present,’ Gambhir prepares fans for heartbreak over Rohit, Kohli ODI future

Easwaran was part of India’s tour of England earlier this year but didn’t feature in any of the five Tests. Under captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir, India managed a 2-2 draw in the historic Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

‘Yes, it hurts sometimes’: Abhimanyu Easwaran opens up on India Test snub

The series loss to New Zealand was the beginning of the end of India’s chances of securing a spot in its third successive WTC Final, with Australia and South Africa advancing through.

Coach Gambhir breaks silence on one of India's darkest Test chapters, says 'we need to keep reminding...'

Chakravarthy also credited India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and Gambhir for giving him a clear role when he returned to the team after a long absence. This, he said, boosted his confidence and helped him focus on his game.

Gautam Gambhir brings SPARTAN mentality to Indian team, says Varun Chakravarthy

KL Rahul, on day 2 (Oct 3) of the ongoing first Test against West Indies, became only the fourth Indian opening batter to score 10 or more Test centuries at the top. Here's list of Indian opening batters with most Test centuries along with KL Rahul.

From Rahul to Murali Vijay: Indian openers with most Test hundreds

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Should Gambhir continue as India Test team coach after horror show against South Africa? Here's what numbers say

Pressure mounts on Gautam Gambhir, but when is India's next Test series?

Rishabh Pant says India's biggest Test loss is 'little disappointing'

SA complete series sweep as India lose Guwahati Test by 408 runs

IND vs SA: Ex-pacer says current India team most 'confused ever' for THIS reason

Gambhir's Test track record: A recipe for disaster or a failed 'transition'?

Former batter Uthappa says India not WTC champion contender in ongoing cycle

India's loss vs SA was fourth in last six home Tests - worst record since 1972

IND vs SA, 1st Test: Ex-pacer Prasad calls out 'over-tactical thinking' for loss

Gill out of hospital but 'still being assessed' for second Test, says Gambhir

IND vs SA, 1st Test | Play on good wickets. Hope Gambhir is...': Ganguly

IND vs SA, 1st Test: 'You want to be part of...', says SA skipper Temba Bavuma

IND vs SA: Gambhir refuses to blame pitch for India's disappointing loss

Gautam Gambhir hints at possible changes ahead of T20 World Cup, says 'batting orders are very overrated'

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Sudharsan lauds coach Gambhir's backing after rough start to Test career

India coach Gambhir 'doesn't 'aim to be the most successful'

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India coach Gambhir breaks silence on one of country's darkest Test chapters

Gautam Gambhir brings SPARTAN mentality to Indian team, says Varun Chakravarthy

From Rahul to Murali Vijay: Indian openers with most Test hundreds