Gautam Gambhir’s future as head coach is in jeopardy : India and South AfricaIn the two-match Test series in After that, the Indian team and team management were criticized. After that, the Indian team bagged the ODI and T20 international series. However, after the Test series defeat against the African team, Gautam GambhirDoubts are now being raised about the red-ball coaching position of . Now, a report has made a shocking revelation. According to news agency PTI, an official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India has contacted VVS Laxman and sought his opinion.

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Contacted VVS Laxman

As India’s white ball coach Gautam GambhirThe record has been impressive. The team has also won the Champions Trophy and ACC Trophy under his leadership. However, his record in Tests has been disappointing. India were well trounced by South Africa in the two-Test series at home last month. Then an influential person in the cricket board once again approached VVS Laxman informally to inquire if he wanted to coach the red-ball team.

However, the great Phalanda V V Laxman has expressed his delight at being the “Head of Cricket” at the Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. Gautam GambhirThe contract with the BCCI will last till the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup. It is expected to be reconsidered based on India’s performance in the T20 World Cup starting in five weeks.

Gambhir’s career as a Test coach is in jeopardy

In BCCI circles, as coach of the red-ball team for the remaining nine Test matches of the 2025-27 World Test Championship severe Information is coming out that there is a discussion about whether it is the right person. After drawing the five-Test series 2-2 in England, India will also have a few overseas tours, including a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in August 2026 and a two-Test series against New Zealand in October. India will then host Australia for a five-match series in 2027.

A BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity, “Gambir has strong support in the powerful circles of Indian cricket and will continue to play his role seamlessly if India retain the T20 World Cup or at least reach the finals. However, it will be interesting if Gambhir continues in Test cricket as well.” The source further added, “The upside is that there are not many options available in the red-ball format, as VVS Laxman is not interested in coaching the senior Test team.”

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