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India's Test Woes: Split Coaching Needed?
24 Nov
Summary
- India's Test team struggles under Gautam Gambhir's coaching.
- White-ball teams show strong performance under Gambhir's tenure.
- Split coaching model could revitalize India's Test cricket performance.
India faced a significant setback on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa, being dismissed for a mere 201 and facing the prospect of a series whitewash. This performance has intensified discussions around head coach Gautam Gambhir's tenure, particularly concerning the Test format.
While Gambhir's leadership has seen considerable success in white-ball cricket, including strong T20I and ODI records, the Test side's results have been a stark contrast. India has struggled in recent Test series, raising questions about the coaching strategy for the longest format of the game.
The article suggests that a split-coaching model, similar to England's past approach, could be beneficial. This would allow Gambhir to focus on T20Is and ODIs, while a dedicated Test coach could be appointed to develop strategies for red-ball cricket, aiming for success in the World Test Championship cycle.
