Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India's Test Defeat: Gambhir's Future in Doubt, Pitch Preparation Under Scrutiny
India lost a Test match at home, and there are talks about replacing the coach Gautam Gambhir.
The pitch for the next match is being prepared to ensure a fair contest, and experts suggest changes in the batting order.
India lost the first Test against South Africa under Gautam Gambhir's coaching
Gambhir's record as India's coach is criticized, with 4 losses out of 7 Tests at home
BCCI considering sacking Gambhir after another Test defeat
Pitch preparation for the second Test in Guwahati aims for a fair contest
Sourav Ganguly backs Gambhir but suggests improvements in batting order
- Who
- Gautam Gambhir, Sourav Ganguly, Indian cricket team, BCCI, South Africa cricket team
- What
- Discussing Gautam Gambhir's future as India's coach after a Test defeat, preparing for the next Test match in Guwahati
- When
- After India's loss to South Africa in the first Test, ahead of the second Test in Guwahati
- Where
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata; Guwahati
- Why
- Due to India's poor performance under Gambhir's coaching and preparations for the next Test match
BCCI's Stance
Sourav Ganguly's View
Gautam Gambhir's Future
BCCI's Stance
Considering sacking Gambhir after another Test defeat
Sourav Ganguly's View
Backs Gambhir but suggests improvements
- Gambhir's Test Record
- 7 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws in 18 Tests
- India's Home Test Record
- Lost 8 out of 53 Tests in the past decade
- Next Test Match
- Second Test against South Africa in Guwahati
Sources
Gautam Gambhir's 'Team Atmosphere' Blamed For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Retirements
Guwahati pitch preparation intensifies as India aim for fair contest in second Test - Telegraph India
BCCI To Sack Gautam Gambhir After Another Test Defeat? 'There's No Question...'
‘Losing to South Africa’s two spinners while chasing only 120 on the third day is beyond shocking’: Balwinder Singh Sandhu
Robin Uthappa backs Gautam Gambhir after India’s defeat to South Africa: ‘It’s not the coach who is playing’
Former batter Robin Uthappa says India not WTC champion contender in ongoing cycle
Indian Coach Claims 'People Have Agenda' Against Gautam Gambhir; Reignites Pitch Row, Blames Players For Loss
'Gambhir took it upon himself but...': Sitanshu Kotak senses agenda behind head coach's criticism
Everyone blaming Gambhir, it feels like agenda sometimes: Kotak
'People are only blaming Gambhir, feels like agenda': Kotak
Will India 'shave off' the grass for Test 2?
Kotak slams ‘agendas’ behind criticism as Gambhir faces heat after Kolkata loss
‘India don’t play spin as well as they once did’, says Ponting ahead of Guwahati Test
‘People saying Gautam Gambhir, Gautam Gambhir’: Sitanshu Kotak says coach took blame, shielded Eden Gardens curator
Kotak backs Gautam Gambhir as scrutiny grows ahead of India’s must-win Guwahati Test
