By Admin 
When the Indian cricket team got a new head coach in the form of Gautam Gambhir in July 2024, the fans had great expectations. It was believed that Gambhir, known for his outspoken style on the field and hunger for victory, would take Team India to new heights. However, with the passage of time, the picture appeared different. There was more discussion about defeats, broken records and shameful results than victories.
Big trophies definitely came, but questions still arose
Under Gambhir’s coaching, India definitely won some important tournaments, which cannot be ignored.
Major achievements of Gambhir’s era:
2025 Champions Trophy title
2025 Asia Cup victory
These victories gave happiness to the fans, but the bad records that came along with them have also raised questions on Gambhir’s tenure.
Big blow to India’s credibility in Test cricket
India has been considered invincible in Test cricket at home for years. But under Gambhir’s coaching, the same fort was seen collapsing first. Under Gambhir’s coaching, the team made such records which no one would like to forget.
Shameful records made in test
Lost home test series to New Zealand for the first time since 1988
Defeat in home test series for the first time since 2012
Clean sweep in home test series for the first time since 2000 in November 2024 itself.
India’s lowest score ever in domestic Test cricket – 46 runs (October 2024)
In November 2025, India suffered its biggest Test defeat in terms of runs.
Could not even make it to the final of the World Test Championship for the first time
Lost Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2015
These figures show how weak India’s hold in Test cricket has become.
Situation worsened in ODI also
The situation was no different in ODI cricket also. India lost the third ODI against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday, January 18, losing the series 1-2. New Zealand also broke India’s pride by winning the ODI series in India for the first time.
Growing disappointment of fans
The records that previous Indian coaches had created or maintained through hard work were broken one by one after the arrival of Gautam Gambhir. The biggest shock for the fans is not the defeat, but the weakening of the strong identity of Team India. Now the question is clear – will we be able to handle the serious situation or will Indian cricket have to face more difficult times?