New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Gautam Gambhir has endured a difficult stint as the head coach of the Indian cricket team so far. His stint as India's head coach began with a 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka in July 2024. That marked Sri Lanka's first bilateral ODI series win over India in 28 years.

That was followed by a 3-0 Test series loss to New Zealand at home in October, which was India's first Test series loss at home in 12 years. Things went from bad to worse for Gautam Gambhir as India surrendered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia following a 3-1 loss Down Under.

The only positives for Gambhir as India head coach have been winning the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Asia Cup 2025 and a 2-2 draw against England in a five-match Test serie...