Key Highlights
- However, he has received his fare share of criticism.
- Since his appointment, India have had a major setback in Test Cricket.
- They could not qualify for the final of the WTC for the first time in 2025.
- He also became the only head coach to be whitewashed twice on home soil - by New Zealand in 2024 and South Africa in 2025.
- Under him, results in ODIs have also not been great, as he became the first coach who led India to a series defeat on home soil against New Zealand. However, while this criticism seems fair enough, Gambhir also deserves praise for the emergence of two players in the T20I setup - Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy, particularly with the T20 World Cup 2026 beginning in just a few days from February 7. ALSO READ: Why Sanju Samson Has Reason To Worry After Ishan Kishan's 76 Vs New ZealandHarshit Rana: A Bowler Developed Into a No.8 OptionHarshit Rana has been developed into a bowler who can bat at no.8 In Gautam Gambhir's setup, India goes with an all-rounder at no.8, so that the batting order can be extended, and the top order can score with more freedom.
