“The news of Gambhir’s removal is a rumour”, BCCI Secretary put an end to the ongoing speculations regarding the new coach.

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 28, 2025

BCCI On Gautam Gambhir: For the last few days, only one discussion was in full swing in Indian cricket – is Gautam Gambhir going to be fired due to poor performance in Test cricket?

BCCI On Gautam Gambhir: There was only one discussion going on in Indian cricket for the last few days – is Gautam Gambhir going to be fired due to his poor performance in Test cricket? It was claimed in some media reports that BCCI has approached VVS Laxman to become the Test coach. Now BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia has broken his silence on all these claims and clarified the situation.

all things are just rumors

While talking to news agency ANI, Devjit Saikia has made it clear that the board has not taken any step towards changing the coach. He said, “The reports currently doing the rounds are completely false and based on mere speculation. Despite being published by some renowned media outlets, there is no truth in these claims. BCCI categorically rejects these claims and has taken no such action. These reports are based on mere speculation and speculation, are factually incorrect, and are completely baseless.”

On rumours of former Indian Cricketer VVS Laxman being the next coach of Indian Cricket Team, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia speaks to ANI, he says “The reports currently circulating are entirely inaccurate and purely speculative. Despite being carried by some reputed media… pic.twitter.com/bPnGwG2Qo6
— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2025

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Why were demands raised to change the coach?

The main reason behind questions being raised on Gautam Gambhir’s coaching and his future has been the recent performance of the Indian team in Test cricket. India had to face a 0-3 clean sweep against New Zealand at home last year and a 0-2 clean sweep in the home Test series against South Africa this year.

Due to these defeats, India’s hopes of reaching the final of the World Test Championship have been dealt a deep blow. After this performance of the team, there was a demand to make VVS Laxman the coach. But now the further picture has become clear from this statement.