For Gambhir, the challenge has been particularly complex. He has inherited a side in transition, with the departures of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, and other big names bringing an end to an era that had transformed India into one of the most formidable Test sides in the world. Gill, meanwhile, has been given the responsibility of leading the team in transition. The pair was under pressure after a series of underwhelming results, but the win in Galle has offered the much-needed breathing room.
