In just seven matches, India has tried six different players at No. 3. This makes people wonder if the team is planning well for the future or just trying different players without a clear plan.

The team’s results haven’t been great during this time either. Because India is behind in the series, people are questioning Gambhir’s decisions and whether he’s the right person to build a strong team for the future. India has only won 3 out of 11 Test matches recently, so they really need to find a stable player for this key spot.

Things are especially tough now because they lost the first game in a series against England and are trying to catch up. India’s No. 3 player in Test cricket has always been seen as a very important position in the batting order.

Let’s take a look at India’s Test record under Gambhir below:

• Matches: 11
• Wins: 3 (2 vs Bangladesh, 1 vs Australia)
• Losses: 7
• Draws: 1
• Win %: 27.27%

The search for a stable No. 3 continues. And so do the questions about Gambhir’s approach to building India’s red-ball core.

But when Gautam Gambhir was in charge, this spot has been a little unpredictable. Having so many different players in this important spot is making things difficult for India. Without a steady No. 3 batter, it’s harder for the team to score big runs and stay in control during the game.

The team is still looking for a reliable No. 3 batter, and people are still wondering if Gambhir’s way of choosing players is the best way to build a strong Indian cricket team in Test matches.

Here’s the full list of India’s No. 3 batters under Gambhir so far: