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Amid growing criticism of India’s performances in Test cricket, South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has defended Gautam Gambhir. The Indian coach is under the scanner following the home defeat to South Africa, reigniting debate over his effectiveness in the longest format.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 30

Temba Bavuma backs Gautam Gambhir amid India’s Test struggles

India’s struggles in Test cricket under Gautam Gambhir have intensified scrutiny on his tenure, especially after the team suffered two home Test series defeats, with both ending in whitewashes.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 30

'The players combined haven’t played 100 games' - ODI World Cup winner defends Gautam Gambhir amid India's Test struggles

In Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach of India, he has transformed the T20I side into an unstoppable force. The former Indian opener has also brought his team success in the ODI format, winning the Champions Trophy last year.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 29

IND vs NZ 2026: 'Why have you kept Shreyas Iyer in the team?' - Former KKR batter slams Gautam Gambhir and Co. after India's defeat in 4th T20I

Aakash Chopra failed to understand why Arshdeep Singh, and not Shreyas Iyer, replaced the injured Ishan Kishan in India's playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand on Wednesday, January 28.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 28

'In India, everybody is a cricket expert' - BCCI secretary clears air on Gautam Gambhir's sacking rumours

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Devajit Saikia has opened up on the speculation regarding head coach Gautam Gambhir's potential sacking.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 28

IND vs NZ: Fans slam Gautam Gambhir as Shreyas Iyer misses out again in India XI for 4th T20I in Visakhapatnam

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has found himself in the crosshairs of frustrated fans as Shreyas Iyer was once again omitted from the Indian playing XI for the 4th T20I vs New Zealand in Visakhapatnam.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 28

Devajit Saikia backs Gautam Gambhir; taunts trollers as "cricket expert"

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rejected claims suggesting uncertainty over Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s head coach, following a string of poor results across formats.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 28

Manoj Tiwary Sparks Debate: ‘Sack Gambhir If India Misses 2026 T20 Title’

The relationship between Indian men's team head coaches and their supporters has never existed because both groups maintain a troubled connection. The fans only maintain their support until the team starts losing.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 27

IND vs NZ 2026: 'Why hesitate to praise' - Former Test opener's huge remark on Gautam Gambhir after India's T20I series win

Aakash Chopra urged cricket enthusiasts to praise India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, for the team's surreal success in the T20I format. The former Test

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 26

'Stay Away from Social Media': Rahane’s Advice for Gambhir After ‘Unlimited Authority’ Remark

Indian politician Shashi Tharoor remarked, after meeting Gautam Gambhir, that the role of India's head coach is the toughest job after the Prime Minister.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 26

'Never played this brand of T20 cricket' - Former cricketer hails Gautam Gambhir’s impact on Indian team

Former Gujarat batter Priyank Panchal has credited India head coach Gautam Gambhir for a fundamental shift in the national team’s approach to T20 cricket, following India’s emphatic win over New Zealand in Guwahati.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 25

IND vs NZ 2026: 'Did he just come back after playing a lot? what workload?' Former India batter slams Gautam Gambhir for resting Bumrah in 2nd T20I

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif didn't mince his words while lashing out at the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management after Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the second T20I against New Zealand on Friday, January 23, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 24

Gautam Gambhir Gets Strong Support from BCCI VP on Social Media Abuse

Gautam Gambhir has not delivered the strongest run as India’s coach in terms of results. The team suffered a couple of home Test whitewashes and the recent ODI series defeat to NZ added to the setbacks.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 23

“Harshit is not Shami”: Manoj Tiwary rejects Gautam Gambhir’s philosophy

Manoj Tiwary has voiced concerns over Gautam Gambhir player-grooming philosophy, using Harshit Rana as an example. Despite the young pacer earning praise from selectors, Tiwary warned against the approach, especially when the expectation is to compensate for the absence of Mohammed Shami.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 23

'Harshit Rana can't be Shami' : Manoj Tiwary Questions Gambhir’s International Grooming Call

The first bowler who can bat for India after Irfan Pathan has finally emerged through Harshit Rana. The Indian team management now favors Rana because selectors have decided to drop Mohammed Shami.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 23

'Harshit Rana can't be Shami'– Manoj Tiwary criticises Gautam Gambhir’s on-the-job grooming philosophy

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary recently questioned Gautam Gambhir’s approach to grooming players at the international level, using fast bowler Harshit Rana as the main example.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 22

Gautam Gambhir responds to Shashi Tharoor’s “man with the hardest job” remark amid criticism

The honeymoon period for Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach has been punctuated by more than just victories; it has been defined by a relentless storm of social media speculation.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 22

Gautam Gambhir reacts to Shashi Tharoor’s PM Modi post, hits back at critics

India head coach Gautam Gambhir made a big statement on social media on January 22. After India’s 48-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I in Nagpur, Gambhir responded to a tweet from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who praised him, but his remark hinted that he is not the boss of the Indian team.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 21

Gambhir, 'the Man With The Toughest Job After PM', Thanks Shashi Tharoor For Warm Words Of Appreciation (Ld)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor: Hailed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday as 'The man with the toughest job after PM' after a meeting, India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thanked the noted author for his warm words of appreciation for his role as the team boss, considered by many as a thankless job.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 21

Sanjay Manjrekar rallies behind Gautam Gambhir despite India’s ODI series loss against New Zealand

In a move that has sparked intense debate across the Indian cricket landscape, veteran commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has stepped forward to defend head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill following India’s 2-1 ODI series defeat to New Zealand.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 21

'The Man With The Toughest Job After PM,' Says Tharoor After Meeting Gambhir

New VCA Stadium: Congress MP and noted author Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday shared warm words of appreciation for Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, after meeting the former India batter in Nagpur ahead of the first T20I of the five-match series against New Zealand at the New VCA Stadium in Jamtha.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 20

Gautam Gambhir’s Home Record as India Coach: A Mixed Bag of Dominance and Reality Checks

Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India head coach at home began with results that underlined India’s traditional dominance on familiar conditions. The early months saw India brush aside Bangladesh across formats, starting with a 2–0 Test series win in September 2024, followed by a comprehensive 3–0 sweep in the T20I series a month later.