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Gautam Gambhir coaching tenure with India cricket

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Indian men’s head cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has navigated a period of mixed team performances and public scrutiny. In late July 2026, Gambhir posted self-deprecating memes on Instagram regarding his rare smile, which went viral amid criticism following T20I series losses to Ireland and England. This occurred as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) scheduled meetings to discuss coaching arrangements. By late August 2026, Gambhir addressed social media criticism directly, stating his priority is winning trophies rather than managing public perception. He described the team as being in a transitional phase, specifically within Test cricket, and downplayed the immediate significance of ICC Test rankings. His tenure has included victories in the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup, contrasted by home Test series losses to New Zealand and South Africa. Recent tactical shifts under his leadership include the repositioning of Shubman Gill in Test cricket and the promotion of Sanju Samson to a T20I opening role. As India engages in a Test series against Sri Lanka, the team secured a 165-run victory in the opening Test in ~~Galle.~~ Galle, highlighted by Devdutt Padikkal’s 167 runs and Manav Suthar’s 10-wicket haul. Ahead of the second Test in Colombo, Gambhir reiterated that his primary objective is to win trophies rather than gain social media popularity, stating, “My job is to win trophies, not views and likes.” He noted that while there may be “blips, ups and downs,” the squad is moving in the right direction. He ~~expressed satisfaction with~~ emphasized that the ~~emergence~~ team is undergoing a transition period following the retirements of ~~young~~ senior players such as ~~Devdutt Padikkal and Manav Suthar. Regarding selection, Gambhir indicated the bowling attack will be chosen based on its ability to take 20 wickets~~ Rohit Sharma and ~~noted ongoing discussions with selection chief Ajit Agarkar regarding player workload management.~~ Virat Kohli.

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