Team India’s record 408-run defeat to South Africa in the Guwahati Test has raised doubts over head coach Gautam Gambhir’s future with the team in the longest format.

• NDTV Sports Desk
• Updated: November 26, 2025 05:20 pm IST

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Only three full-time India coaches finished their tenure with a win percentage of 50 or more.© AFP

Team India’s record 408-run defeat to South Africa in the Guwahati Test has raised doubts over head coach Gautam Gambhir‘s future with the team in the longest format. The defeat, which gave South Africa a 2-0 series sweep, was the team’s 10th in the format since Gambhir took charge last year. During that period, India played 18 Tests, with 7 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws, reflecting a modest 38.9 per cent win rate.