Gautam Gambhir Reflects on Solitary Challenges During India Coaching Tenure
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Gautam Gambhir on Coaching: 'You go through a lot of lonely nights'
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Moneycontrol•12-02-2026, 14:34
Gautam Gambhir on Coaching: 'You go through a lot of lonely nights'
•Gautam Gambhir reflects on the challenges and loneliness of being India's head coach.
•Despite initial struggles, including a historic ODI series loss in Sri Lanka and whitewash by New Zealand, Gambhir led India to ICC Champions Trophy and Asia Cup wins.
•Gambhir acknowledges more 'misses than hits' in his 18-month tenure, facing criticism over alleged disagreements with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
•He emphasizes the importance of a supportive staff and a lighthearted dressing room atmosphere to cope with the profession's demands.
•Gambhir hosted a dinner for the T20I squad in Delhi, expressing relief to be home amidst the pressures of coaching.