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Gambhir is facing a lot of criticism after India suffered second whitewash in home Test series since his appointment as head coach.
Gautam Gambhir hits back at critics. (Picture Credit: Screengrab)
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit back at his critics by saying that he is the same guy who won the ICC Champions Trophy and Asia Cup as the head coach. Gambhir is facing a lot of criticism after India suffered a humiliating defeat by 408 runs against South Africa in Guwahati. Since Gambhir’s appointment as head coach in July 2024, India have lost five out of nine home Tests.
“To be honest, there is no hindsight in sport. Whatever decisions we’ve taken, we’ve taken in the best interest of the team. We absolutely believe they were the right decisions to get the job done for the country and for the team. It is up to the BCCI to decide (on his future). I said in my first press conference as head coach: Indian cricket is important; I’m not important. I’ll say the same thing again,” Gambhir said during the post-match presser.
“People can keep forgetting, but I’m the same guy who got results in England as well. With a young team. And I’m sure you guys will forget very soon because a lot of people keep talking about New Zealand. And I’m the same guy who won the Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup as well. Yes, this is a team with less experience, and I’ve said before — they need to keep learning. They’re doing everything possible to turn the tide,” he added.
Guwahati [Gauhati], India, India
November 26, 2025, 14:09 IST
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