India’s Performance Under Gautam Gambhir (First 11 Tests)
Team India recently lost the first Test against England, even after scoring five centuries across both innings. This is the first time in history that a team has scored 5 centuries in a Test and still lost.
This Test was Shubman Gill’s first match as captain, but it was also Gautam Gambhir’s 11th Test as head coach.
So, how does Gambhir’s start compare to Rahul Dravid’s first 11 matches as head coach?
Gautam Gambhir’s Test Record (First 11 Matches)
- Appointed head coach on 9 July 2024
- First series vs Bangladesh: India won both Tests
- But then, results went downhill:
- Lost 3-0 to New Zealand at home (first time in history)
- Lost Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Australia 3-1
- Lost the first Test vs England
👉 Total Record under Gambhir (11 Tests):
- Won: 3
- Lost: 7
- Drawn: 1
Rahul Dravid’s Test Record (First 11 Matches)
- Dravid started strong:
- Won against New Zealand and Sri Lanka at home
- Won 2-0 vs Bangladesh away
- Faced challenges too:
- Lost 2 Tests in South Africa after winning the first
- Lost a rescheduled Test vs England
👉 Total Record under Dravid (First 11 Tests):
- Won: 7
- Lost: 3
- Drawn: 1
Comparison Table
| Category | Rahul Dravid | Gautam Gambhir |
|---|---|---|
| Tests Coached | 11 | 11 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 3 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
Conclusion
Gautam Gambhir had a good start with a series win against Bangladesh, but since then, the Indian team has struggled badly under his leadership.
In comparison, Rahul Dravid had a much better start, with solid performances both at home and away.
If the losses continue, Gautam Gambhir may soon face serious questions about his strategies and team selection.
