India, Nov. 27 -- Team India is under heavy fire after the humiliating 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has been pulled up by critics, with many questioning his red-ball approach, especially at home. This is India's second whitewash on home soil in the past year, first by New Zealand last year and now against South Africa. India were outplayed across departments - the bowlers couldn't take advantage of the spin-friendly surfaces, while the batters looked unsure and repeatedly faltered against the turn.

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