Under Gautam Gambhir's coaching stint, Team India lost an ODI series against Sri Lanka and after that, the Men in Blue whitewashed in three Test match series against New Zealand on home soil.

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team. He was appointed to the top post amid much fanfare and was also given a rare seat at the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia.

Unless there is a remarkable turnaround Down Under, Gambhir, who was given a free hand in selection matters, may not have as much say in issues concerning the team in the coming times.

Gautam Gambhir is facing pressure as Indian cricket team head coach after early series defeats to Sri Lanka and New Zealand. His decisions and tactics are under scrutiny. The upcoming Australia tour will be crucial for Gambhir's future role in team selection matters.