India managed to secure an infamous draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, winning the fifth Test match out of nowhere, defeating England by 6 runs to level the series 2-2.
The post-Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma era, led by Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill, has begun with a confident 2-2 draw against England, resulting in a shared Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. This result stands as the biggest achievement of Gautam Gambhir’s coaching career so far, especially after a lukewarm start in Test cricket.
Gautam Gambhir's Report Card
Under Gambhir's tenure, India has now lost eight Tests, won five, and drawn two. He was under significant pressure heading into the England tour, especially after the BCCI sacked his assistant coaches, Abhishek Nayar and T. Dilip, following a disappointing series loss in Australia.
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Before the series, Gambhir faced several questions about India’s future under new captain Shubman Gill. He firmly backed Gill, praising his consistency and adaptability and he delivered on that faith. A series draw in England, given the circumstances, was arguably the best outcome India could have hoped for. Especially with multiple injury setbacks and Jasprit Bumrah, India’s lead bowler playing only three Tests due to workload management.
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Despite that, the rest of the unit stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. On the final day of the Oval Test, they defended 35 runs to pull off a stunning victory and level the series. Mohammed Siraj was named Player of the Match for his five-wicket haul in the second innings, while Shubman Gill and Harry Brook were jointly awarded Players of the Series..
Gautam Gambhir, who kept a low profile after the series, took to Twitter to express his pride in the team with a short but powerful message:
“We’ll win some, we’ll lose some… but we’ll NEVER surrender! 🇮🇳 Well done, boys!”
Next up for Gambhir is the Asia Cup 2025, his first major T20I tournament since taking over as head coach in 2024. With momentum on his side from this hard-fought series in England, the focus now shifts to making a mark in white-ball cricket.
Gambhir’s Record in Tests:
Matches: 15
Wins: 5
Losses: 8
Draws: 2
Win Percentage: 33.33%
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