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Last Updated:<\/span>November 26, 2025, 22:21 IST<\/time><\/p>\nSouth Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, clinched their first Test series win in India in 25 years, while angry Guwahati fans booed Gautam Gambhir after India’s record 408-run defeat.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nGuwahati crowd looses cool, boos Gautam Gambhir after series loss<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nThe emotions were completely different in the Indian and South African camps on Wednesday afternoon after the second Test match concluded in Guwahati. The Proteas were jubilant, having registered their first series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Temba Bavuma extended his unbeaten streak as South Africa\u2019s Test captain, and his team jumped to the second position on the World Test Championship Points Table.<\/p>\nOn the other hand, the Indians were numb with their shoulders down. They succumbed to a 408-run defeat \u2013 their biggest ever in terms of margin of runs, and also a second consecutive series loss to a team from the SENA nations.<\/p>\nThe audience at the Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati was fuming as well. It was the first Test played at the venue, and the fans had to witness such a shambolic performance from the hosts. Agitated by the loss, the spectators booed the Indian head coach, chanting, \u2018Gautam Gambhir Haye Haye<\/em>\u2019, in unison.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8: Angry Fans chanted \u201cGautam Gambhir Hay Hay” in front of Gautam Gambhir after India\u2019s embarrassing Test series loss at Guwahati stadium. pic.twitter.com\/7gq4T1lq8j<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSiraj gestured at the crowd to keep quiet, signalling restraint. Soon after, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak walked up close to the gallery, appealing for calm.<\/p>\nThe humiliation has once again brought Gautam Gambhir\u2019s position as head coach under the scanner. When asked if he was the right man for the job (coaching the team in Tests), Gambhir said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is up to the BCCI to decide. I\u2019ve said it in my first press conference when I took over as the head coach. Indian cricket is important; I\u2019m not important. And I sit here and say the same thing,” Gambhir was terse as usual at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd yes, people can keep forgetting about it. I\u2019m the same guy who got results in England as well, with a young team. And I\u2019m sure you guys will forget very soon, because a lot of people keep talking about New Zealand (home series whitewash last year). And I\u2019m the same guy who won the Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup as well,” Gambhir reminded.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGuwahati [Gauhati], India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 26, 2025, 16:37 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> \u2018Gambhir Haye Haye\u2019: Fans Boo India Coach, Siraj & Kotak Asks Them \u2018Keep Quiet\u2019 | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Guwahati crowd looses cool, boos Gautam Gambhir after series loss<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
The emotions were completely different in the Indian and South African camps on Wednesday afternoon after the second Test match concluded in Guwahati. The Proteas were jubilant, having registered their first series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Temba Bavuma extended his unbeaten streak as South Africa\u2019s Test captain, and his team jumped to the second position on the World Test Championship Points Table.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the Indians were numb with their shoulders down. They succumbed to a 408-run defeat \u2013 their biggest ever in terms of margin of runs, and also a second consecutive series loss to a team from the SENA nations.<\/p>\n
The audience at the Barsapara cricket stadium in Guwahati was fuming as well. It was the first Test played at the venue, and the fans had to witness such a shambolic performance from the hosts. Agitated by the loss, the spectators booed the Indian head coach, chanting, \u2018Gautam Gambhir Haye Haye<\/em>\u2019, in unison.<\/p>\n\n\n\ud83d\udea8: Angry Fans chanted \u201cGautam Gambhir Hay Hay” in front of Gautam Gambhir after India\u2019s embarrassing Test series loss at Guwahati stadium. pic.twitter.com\/7gq4T1lq8j<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSiraj gestured at the crowd to keep quiet, signalling restraint. Soon after, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak walked up close to the gallery, appealing for calm.<\/p>\nThe humiliation has once again brought Gautam Gambhir\u2019s position as head coach under the scanner. When asked if he was the right man for the job (coaching the team in Tests), Gambhir said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is up to the BCCI to decide. I\u2019ve said it in my first press conference when I took over as the head coach. Indian cricket is important; I\u2019m not important. And I sit here and say the same thing,” Gambhir was terse as usual at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd yes, people can keep forgetting about it. I\u2019m the same guy who got results in England as well, with a young team. And I\u2019m sure you guys will forget very soon, because a lot of people keep talking about New Zealand (home series whitewash last year). And I\u2019m the same guy who won the Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup as well,” Gambhir reminded.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGuwahati [Gauhati], India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 26, 2025, 16:37 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> \u2018Gambhir Haye Haye\u2019: Fans Boo India Coach, Siraj & Kotak Asks Them \u2018Keep Quiet\u2019 | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\ud83d\udea8: Angry Fans chanted \u201cGautam Gambhir Hay Hay” in front of Gautam Gambhir after India\u2019s embarrassing Test series loss at Guwahati stadium. pic.twitter.com\/7gq4T1lq8j<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSiraj gestured at the crowd to keep quiet, signalling restraint. Soon after, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak walked up close to the gallery, appealing for calm.<\/p>\nThe humiliation has once again brought Gautam Gambhir\u2019s position as head coach under the scanner. When asked if he was the right man for the job (coaching the team in Tests), Gambhir said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is up to the BCCI to decide. I\u2019ve said it in my first press conference when I took over as the head coach. Indian cricket is important; I\u2019m not important. And I sit here and say the same thing,” Gambhir was terse as usual at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd yes, people can keep forgetting about it. I\u2019m the same guy who got results in England as well, with a young team. And I\u2019m sure you guys will forget very soon, because a lot of people keep talking about New Zealand (home series whitewash last year). And I\u2019m the same guy who won the Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup as well,” Gambhir reminded.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGuwahati [Gauhati], India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 26, 2025, 16:37 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> \u2018Gambhir Haye Haye\u2019: Fans Boo India Coach, Siraj & Kotak Asks Them \u2018Keep Quiet\u2019 | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udea8: Angry Fans chanted \u201cGautam Gambhir Hay Hay” in front of Gautam Gambhir after India\u2019s embarrassing Test series loss at Guwahati stadium. pic.twitter.com\/7gq4T1lq8j<\/a>\u2014 ????????????????????????????\u2074\u2075 (@rushiii_12) November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSiraj gestured at the crowd to keep quiet, signalling restraint. Soon after, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak walked up close to the gallery, appealing for calm.<\/p>\nThe humiliation has once again brought Gautam Gambhir\u2019s position as head coach under the scanner. When asked if he was the right man for the job (coaching the team in Tests), Gambhir said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future.<\/p>\n\u201cIt is up to the BCCI to decide. I\u2019ve said it in my first press conference when I took over as the head coach. Indian cricket is important; I\u2019m not important. And I sit here and say the same thing,” Gambhir was terse as usual at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n\u201cAnd yes, people can keep forgetting about it. I\u2019m the same guy who got results in England as well, with a young team. And I\u2019m sure you guys will forget very soon, because a lot of people keep talking about New Zealand (home series whitewash last year). And I\u2019m the same guy who won the Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup as well,” Gambhir reminded.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nCricketnext Staff<\/a><\/p>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses, features, live scores, results, stats and everything that\u2019s cricket from all over the globe. Follow @cricketnext <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nGuwahati [Gauhati], India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 26, 2025, 16:37 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> \u2018Gambhir Haye Haye\u2019: Fans Boo India Coach, Siraj & Kotak Asks Them \u2018Keep Quiet\u2019 | Watch<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Siraj gestured at the crowd to keep quiet, signalling restraint. Soon after, assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak walked up close to the gallery, appealing for calm.<\/p>\n
The humiliation has once again brought Gautam Gambhir\u2019s position as head coach under the scanner. When asked if he was the right man for the job (coaching the team in Tests), Gambhir said it was up to the BCCI to decide his future.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is up to the BCCI to decide. I\u2019ve said it in my first press conference when I took over as the head coach. Indian cricket is important; I\u2019m not important. And I sit here and say the same thing,” Gambhir was terse as usual at the post-match press conference.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd yes, people can keep forgetting about it. I\u2019m the same guy who got results in England as well, with a young team. And I\u2019m sure you guys will forget very soon, because a lot of people keep talking about New Zealand (home series whitewash last year). And I\u2019m the same guy who won the Champions Trophy, and Asia Cup as well,” Gambhir reminded.<\/p>\n
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