Overview

• In a Star Sports interview aired during lunch on Day 2 of the second Test against the West Indies, Gautam Gambhir said he can never forget the 2024 home series loss to New Zealand.
• Gambhir said he continually reminds players of the whitewash to guard against complacency and to ensure the team never gives an inch to opponents.
• He argued that home dominance is insufficient for the World Test Championship, stressing the need to perform away from home as a core priority.
• India lost the November 2024 series 3-0 to New Zealand, their first home Test series defeat in 12 years, underscoring the setback’s weight in his coaching outlook.
• The coach’s stance comes after mixed red‑ball results under his tenure, contrasting with limited‑overs titles such as the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup.