India, Jan. 28 -- The Indian Test team has seen a significant decline over the past few years, with two home whitewashes serving as stark reminders of their struggles. In contrast, India's dominance in white-ball cricket, particularly in T20Is, remains intact. Since Gautam Gambhir took charge, the team has suffered home defeats to New Zealand and further setbacks on Australian soil. Last year's home series loss to South Africa further highlighted the inability of Indian batters to consistently adapt to the demands of modern Test cricket.

The retirements of key players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin have left India in a challenging situation. This transition phase was laid bare during the series against South A...