India, April 15 -- Being the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is arguably one of the toughest jobs in world cricket. Not only is a lot at stake, with a billion expectations from every stakeholder, but it also involves managing a dressing room full of superstars. Yet, incumbent head coach Gautam Gambhir has stood out as a rare figure with his blunt honesty and uncompromising approach.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been among the biggest superstars in world cricket for over a decade. Ravi Shastri managed them during their peak years, followed by Rahul Dravid. But Gambhir took charge at a crucial juncture in Indian cricket, one that few had fully anticipated at the time of his appointment in July 2024.

More than a year into ...