Amit Mishra advises giving Gautam Gambhir more time as coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Amidst a challenging run in Test cricket, Amit Mishra has suggested that India should extend support to head coach Gautam Gambhir. Since Gambhir's appointment, India has recorded just two wins out of six Test series played, including two home series defeats. With a current standing of fifth in the World Test Championship points table, India is set to face Sri Lanka starting August 15 before heading to New Zealand. Mishra pointed out the need for players to take more responsibility and emphasized that head coaches require time to implement their strategies and develop new players.
- •India has won 7 and lost 10 out of 19 Tests under Gambhir.
- •Gambhir's Test coaching record includes home defeats against New Zealand and South Africa.
- •India's next Test series is against Sri Lanka on August 15.
- •Mishra believes coaches need time to integrate new players.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — After ten defeats in 19 Tests and WTC hopes fading, Amit Mishra says 'give Gautam Gambhir more time'
"The worst for India under Gambhir's coaching has come in the Tests. In the six Test series that India have played since Gambhir took charge as head coach (one-off Test against Afghanistan not included), they have won just two - against Bangladesh and West Indies at home.
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