Following India’s humiliating whitewash at home by South Africa, Gautam Gambhir was adamantly in defense of his role as the head coach by claiming many people forget wins, and he pointed to the 2-2 draw India had in England just four months ago — a period when discussions around international league t20 live in india were also trending.

India’s Declining Test Performance Under Gambhir

Under Gambhir, India have a terrible record in Tests. They have won seven out of 19 Tests and lost 10 times. In the last year, they were beaten in an at-home Test series for the first time in 12 years. Now the South Africans’ 2-0 victory implies that the team has suffered two whitewashes at home within the same time span.

Gambhir’s Response to Criticism

The position of Gambhir as the head coach, at least during Tests, is now in question; however, the 44-year-old defended himself during the press conference.

“People can keep forgetting, but I’m the same guy who got the results in England as well, with a young team,” Gambhir declared after his record loss in Guwahati.

“And the people who are here will be forgotten quickly, since many of you are still talking of New Zealand. However, I’m the guy who took home the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup also.”

BCCI’s Role in Deciding Gambhir’s Future

When asked whether he believes he is the right person for the job, Gambhir said it is up to the BCCI.

“It is up to the BCCI to decide,” Gambhir stated regarding his position as head coach.

“I told you at the press conference that when I was appointed head coach: Indian cricket is important, I am not. Today I’m saying the same thing again.”

India’s Recent Home Struggles and WTC Standings

In the absence of Gambhir’s success, India have now lost five of their previous seven home matches. This year. International league t20 live in india also failed to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in 11 years. Their only recent wins have come against West Indies and Bangladesh, both at home. They currently stand fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings, just below Pakistan.