The discussion on Gautam Gambhir’s position as head coach intensified after South Africa’s defeat. However, BCCI made it clear that Gambhir will remain the head coach of Team India till the 2027 World Cup and his post is safe.
Gautam Gambhir: The discussion among cricket fans and media has intensified regarding the appointment of Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir. After the crushing defeat against South Africa, news came that there was a ‘secret meeting’ between BCCI and former legendary batsman VVS Laxman regarding the coaching of the Test team. This news raised the question whether Gambhir’s position as head coach is in danger.
2025: Joy and sorrow for Team India
Under the guidance of Gautam Gambhir, Team India won many big titles in 2025. The team’s spectacular victories in the Asia Cup and Champions Trophy proved Gambhir’s strategy and coaching abilities. But on the other hand, the defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the Test series against South Africa raised questions on his credibility. South Africa made a 2-0 clean sweep of India at home, whereas before this India had to face a 3-0 defeat in the home Test series against New Zealand. These consecutive defeats are putting pressure on Gambhir’s career as a Test coach.
News of ‘informal meeting’ with VVS Laxman
Some media reports claimed that a BCCI official had contacted VVS Laxman after the South Africa defeat. He was asked whether he would like to take over the coaching of the Test team. This news immediately became a topic of discussion in the cricket world.
However, Laxman is currently happy with his work as the head of Bengaluru’s Center of Excellence. He did not give any official statement on this matter, but it is clear that he does not plan to make any changes at this time.
BCCI rejected the speculations
On the other hand, according to the report of NDTV, there is no change regarding the tenure of Gautam Gambhir. A senior BCCI official clarified that Gambhir will remain the head coach of Team India and his contract is valid till the 2027 World Cup. The officer said that there has been no talk about this with VVS Laxman, officially or unofficially. BCCI has full confidence in Gambhir and currently his chair is safe.
There is always an atmosphere of uncertainties in Indian cricket. Vice-captain Shubman Gill was dropped from the team before a big tournament like T20 World Cup 2026. Similarly, there are constant speculations among the media and fans about the future of Gautam Gambhir. Although his contract is till the 2027 World Cup, his tenure may be reviewed depending on the team’s performance in the T20 World Cup starting in the next few weeks.
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