Gautam Gambhir coached team India performed poorly in consecutive matches in the three-match Test series against New Zealand. In all three matches, Indian batsmen disappointed and struggled against the spinner. Apart from Rohit, difficulties have also increased for team India head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Three unwanted records for Gautam Gambhir
Since becoming coach coach of India, the team’s has been performing good only in the T20I format. But facing embarrassing records in ODIs and Tests. It has been just five months since Gautam Gambhir took over as the head coach, but during this time team’s performance is declining under his supervision. For Gambhir, pressure willre increase as they are going to face Australia for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. In this article, we are going to tell you about the three unwanted records that are associated with Gambhir’s name as a head coach.
Defeat after 36 years
Under the supervision of Gautam Gambhir, the Indian team suffered a clean sweep at home. New Zealand won the three-match Test series by 3–0. The Tom Latham-led side also won the first Test in India after 36 years.
A 12 years old record has shattered
The Indian team had not lost any Test series within the last 12 years before the series against New Zealand. But the Kiwi team broke this streak and this record was dashed by losing two consecutive matches. Under Virat Kohli’s leadership, India lost just two matches at home.
Defeat against Sri Lanka
India had to face defeat in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. This was Gambhir’s first assignment as head coach. Sri Lanka defeated India in the three-match ODI series. This was India’s first ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka in 27 years. The first match ended in a draw, while the home team won the next two matches.