Gambhir says three-Test series format is ‘ideal’
Indian national cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has publicly advocated for a three-Test series format over the current two-Test structure. He argues that a third match provides teams with a necessary opportunity to recover from an initial loss and compete for a series win.
Why it matters
The debate over Test series length impacts international cricket scheduling and the competitive integrity of the World Test Championship.
Indian national coach Gautam Gambhir has backed the three-Test series format, terming it as ideal.
Speaking to the media at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground here on Saturday (August 22, 2026), Gambhir said: “A three-Test series gives a chance to a team that has lost the first Test to make a comeback and win the series.
“You cannot do that in a two-Test series as the team that lost the first Test, at best, can only draw the series. Remember, it happened with India once after losing the first Test against Australia, the team could still make a comeback.”
The team is training ahead of the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
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