Suryakumar Yadav's India are all set to host England in a five-match T20I series starting January 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the spotlight on head coach . Under pressure after a series of setbacks,

The upcoming white-ball series between India and England sees Gautam Gambhir and Brendon McCullum headlining as respective coaches. McCullum praised Gambhir's leadership and is tasked with revitalizing England's team after past disappointments.

Gautam Gambhir currently is under the scanner due to India's performance in the last two Test series against New Zealand and Australia.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has been under immense pressure after a torrid start to his Indian head coaching tenure. But England coach Brendon McCullum has backed him and extended his support to the former India cricketer.

England head coach Brendon McCullum has defended Gautam Gambhir's amidst latter's challenging journey as India head coach

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, is facing constant scrutiny after a string of underwhelming performances. Under the former India opening batter's tenure as coach, India have lost an ODI series against Sri Lanka and Test series against New Zealand (home) and Australia (away).