India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has successfully guided the team to triumph in both the ICC Champions Trophy and the Asia Cup, yet he has not replicated that success in red-ball cricket. Gambhir's journey as India's Test captain commenced with a disappointing home loss to New Zealand, which was soon followed by a crushing defeat against Australia on their home turf. In a revealing interview with former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, Gambhir reflected on the challenging moments of his career, with the defeat to New Zealand standing out prominently in his mind. The Blackcaps had notably swept India 3-0 during that series.
During the interview, which was broadcast by Star Sports during the lunch break on Day 2 of the second Test between India and the West Indies, Gambhir expressed that he