Gautam Gambhir’s Test Record as India Head Coach

India’s recent loss at Lord’s was a tough pill to swallow. Chasing just 193 runs, India fell short by 22 runs despite a solid 61-run effort from all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. With this defeat, England now lead the five-match Test series by 2-1. This, in the present, is a big blow for India, who haven’t won a Test series in England since 2007 and now must win both remaining matches to make that count in history.

But this loss isn’t about history or one bad game; this has now put a spotlight on Gautam Gambhir’s record as head coach in Test Cricket. Gambhir took over after the 2024 T20 World Cup, replacing Rahul Dravid. He started strong in white-ball formats, helping India stay unbeaten in T20Is and even winning the 2025 Champions Trophy. But in Test Cricket, the story has been completely different for him. So today we will be looking at Gambhir’s Test Record as Head Coach and how he has done in the format till now.

Gautam Gambhir’s Record as Head Coach in Tests

In total, Gambhir has coached India in 13 Tests, where the team won only four matches and lost the other eight matches. His winning % as head coach is just about 31% which is low compared to his strong record in shorter formats.

His first series as coach was at home against Bangladesh, which India won easily. But then things started going bad. India suffered a shocking 3-0 series loss at home to New Zealand, the first time in history they were whitewashed at home. Then the team moved to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India started with a win in Perth but couldn’t hold on and lost the series 3-1. This defeat meant they also missed out on reaching the World Test Championship final.

This ongoing series in England was supposed to be a fresh start. Instead, it has shown the same old signs and problems of poor decisions, weak batting, and a lack of confidence during crucial moments.

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India in Tests under Gambhir’s leadership

At home, where India usually dominate, the team has only managed two wins out of five tests under Gambhir. The New Zealand whitewash at home was another embarrassment. Away from home, it hasn’t been better. India has just one win, and in England, their young team, led by a new captain Gill, is still struggling to find success. As India gets ready for the last two Tests in England, the pressure on Gambhir is huge. These matches might decide not just this series but also his future as India’s Test Coach.