India, Dec. 6 -- Gautam Gambhir is facing intense scrutiny over his red-ball coaching approach, with India's recent dip in Test form putting him firmly under the spotlight. The 2-0 whitewash in South Africa has only deepened the pressure, as critics question the team's strategic shift toward packing the XI with multi-utility players instead of proven specialists-an experiment that has clearly misfired. The string of disappointing results has placed Gambhir in the firing line, with several former players openly challenging his methods and long-term vision.

Meanwhile, amid the wave of criticism, Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower offered a strong show of support for Gambhir amid the mounting scrutiny around India's Test set...