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Since stepping in as Team India's head coach, former opener Gautam Gambhir has found himself at the center of constant scrutiny. Despite a strong start with a clean sweep over Bangladesh, India's aura of home dominance cracked with a series defeat against New Zealand.

The heartbreak worsened with the loss of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia, which also denied India a berth in the World Test Championship final.

The transition has been tougher with stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retiring from Tests, leaving the side in search of a new identity. Critics have questioned Gambhir's tactics and his ability to rebuild a w...