Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach faces scrutiny with mixed results across formats so far. While successful in T20Is (6/6 wins), the Test performance, especially the 1-3 defeat in Australia and batting issues, raises concerns. Support staff's effectiveness is also under scrutiny going forward. India's next Test assignment is the five-match series in England in June-July.
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