Team India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill has shared his view on the team's struggles in the recent Test series in South Africa, where they suffered a 0-2 whitewash at home. The right-handed batter said the Indian cricket team did not get enough time to prepare for Test cricket before the series began.
India are now focusing on white-ball cricket with the 2026 T20 World Cup just a few weeks away. The Men in Blue will play a three-match ODI series at home against New Zealand, starting on January 11. Seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will return to action, with the opening match set to be played in Vadodara.
India's Home Test Struggles Put Gautam Gambhir Under PressureIndia have struggled in Test cricket at home in recent years. They were whitewashed 0-2 by New Zealand in 2024 and then suffered another 0-2 home whitewash against South Africa in November 2025. These results have put head coach Gautam Gambhir under strong pressure.
