Gambhir's Mixed Bag as India Coach: Test Failure, White-Ball Triumph in 2025

• BCCI denies VVS Laxman approached for Test coach role, affirming Gautam Gambhir's position despite rumors.
• Gambhir rated a "poor 4/10" as Test coach, facing criticism for home series whitewashes and lack of first-class coaching experience.
• Controversies include ending "star-culture," leading to abrupt Test retirements of Ashwin, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.
• Questionable selections like Nitish Kumar Reddy over Kuldeep Yadav also highlighted in Test failures.
• In contrast, Gambhir achieved "excellent" results in white-ball cricket, with 7/10 in ODIs and 9/10 in T20Is, winning almost all series.

Why It Matters: Gambhir's 2025 coaching tenure shows stark contrast: struggling in Tests but excelling in white-ball formats.