Ever since Gautam Gambhir became the head coach, Team India’s performance in the Test format has been poor. India played 10 Tests in 2025, in which it won only four matches, lost five and one match was drawn. Recently, South Africa made Team India taste 2-0 defeat in the Test series at its own home. Meanwhile, news came out that Gautam Gambhir’s job is in danger because BCCI has informally talked to VVS Laxman. But BCCI has rejected these rumours.

VVS Laxman has been the target of BCCI for a long time. Before Gautam Gambhir was appointed head coach last year, Laxman was being seen as the first option as coach. But according to PTI, Laxman had rejected the offer of head coach.

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Speaking to news agency ANI, BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said, “Whatever news is viral is a lie. This news is imaginary. Some renowned news agencies are also exaggerating this false news. There is no truth in it, BCCI completely rejects this news.”

Devjit Saikia further said that people can think whatever they want, but BCCI has not taken any decision regarding the post of coach. He said that this is a fabricated story created by someone and there is no truth in it. Saikia said, “I would not like to say anything other than that this news is completely false.”

The test performance of the Indian team under Gautam Gambhir has not been good. But this year India has won the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup title in white ball format.

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Gautam Gambhir’s coaching career has reached an important stage. He has come under serious criticism after the 0-2 defeat in the home Test series against South Africa. His policies have already been a much-discussed topic within the team, but now the news is that BCCI officials are not happy with what Gautam Gambhir said in the press conference after the match. Gambhir currently has the support of higher officials, but if India’s performance in the T20 World Cup is not good, then Gambhir’s problems may increase.

According to a report in Hindustan Times, the statement given by Gautam Gambhir regarding the pitch after the Kolkata Test has been considered unnecessary. According to reports, BCCI officials are unhappy with the tone of Gambhir’s public statements. The team’s performance has already been poor, but due to Gambhir’s frank statements, drama has started outside the field as well.

It is being told that now Gautam Gambhir does not have much time left to prove himself. Some people within the BCCI are especially unhappy with the performance of the Test matches. Under Gambhir, the Indian team has lost more than one home test series.

The main focus of criticism of Gambhir is the all-rounder players he has brought into the team. Because of these all-rounder players, many specialist batsmen are not in the team. On the other hand, Team India’s good performance in the white ball format is also one of the reasons why BCCI still has faith in Gambhir. But Gambhir will have to ensure that Team India once again hoists the flag in the T20 World Cup.

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Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has arrived to visit Maa Kamakhya. India vs South Africa second test is to be played in Guwahati, Assam from 22nd November, but before that Gambhir paid obeisance at Kamakhya temple. It is being told that some members of Team India’s support staff had also reached the temple with Gautam Gambhir.

Gautam Gambhir often goes to temples to pray before any big series or match. When the India-South Africa Test series was about to start, Gambhir had gone to the Kalighat temple in Kolkata to visit Maa Kali. The second test will be very important for Team India, because by winning it, it can draw the series with South Africa 1-1.

Both the teams reached Guwahati on Wednesday. The unfortunate news for Team India is that Shubman Gill will not be able to play the second test due to injury. He suffered a neck strain in the first test match played in Kolkata. He was taken to the hospital, from which he was discharged but is still not fully fit.

#WATCH Assam: Indian Men’s Cricket Team Head Coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. pic.twitter.com/IkEJ40ZoEH

— ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2025

In the absence of Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant can be seen captaining the Indian team in the second Test, who is also the vice-captain of the Test team. Sai Sudarshan may also get a chance in the playing eleven, in whose place Washington Sundar played at number-3 in the first Test.

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The first match of India vs South Africa 2 test match series was played in Kolkata. In this match, South Africa defeated Team India by 30 runs. Since the match was over in just two and a half days, the Eden Gardens pitch and curator were heavily criticized. Many cricket experts and veteran players criticized the pitch, but Gautam Gambhir surprised everyone and supported the pitch.

Gautam Gambhir hugged the pitch curator

India vs South Africa second test is to be played in Guwahati from 22nd November. But before that, Team India held an optional practice session in Kolkata on 18 November. During this practice session, when coach Gautam Gambhir came to the field, he was seen hugging pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee.

Earlier, Gautam Gambhir had come in defense of the Kolkata pitch and curator Mukherjee and said, “We wanted a similar pitch. I think the curator showed a lot of support, we wanted similar pitch conditions, but when we don’t play well, such results come.”

Apart from this, Gambhir also said that no matter what the pitch was, the target of 124 runs could have been chased. Gambhir had blamed the defeat of Team India on the batsmen. He said that batsmen could score runs by batting with good defense and patience.

On the other hand, veteran cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has given a statement in support of Gautam Gambhir regarding the pitch. Gavaskar said that there was not much fault in the pitch and the target of 124 runs could have been achieved. While chasing this target, Team India was bundled out for 93 runs.

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Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav are the 2 match winning bowlers included in the Indian team. Arshdeep is the bowler taking the most wickets (105) for India in T20 International. On the other hand, the whole world is aware of the magic of Kuldeep’s spin. For the last few series, both Arshdeep and Kuldeep have been kept out of the playing eleven. For this, coach Gautam Gambhir and the entire team management have been heavily criticized. Now Gambhir himself has broken his silence on this subject.

Speaking to BCCI TV, Gautam Gambhir said, “This is probably the most difficult task for me as a coach. I know there are very talented players sitting on the bench and everyone deserves to be a part of the playing eleven, but in the end you can choose only 11 players. You have to prepare the best combination according to the day and situation.”

Players understand the situation

Gautam Gambhir also said that his focus is always on creating a good atmosphere in the dressing room. Gambhir understands how important it is for him to maintain coordination with the players to maintain a good environment.

Gautam Gambhir said, “If you are honest, speak clearly. If whatever you are saying, you say it from the heart, then there is nothing better than that. I think our players also understand this. Coordination between the player and the coach is very important.”

Let us remind you that Arshdeep Singh got a chance to play only 2 matches in Asia Cup 2025 this year. Kuldeep Yadav has also missed many matches for Team India in the last months.

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Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is known for his frankness in expressing his views. Now, during the India-West Indies Test series, he has given a big statement, in which he said that he is ready to bear all the criticism for Shubman Gill. Gambhir said that he always says one thing to Gill that he will continue to get full support. Gambhir is excited to see how Gill does as captain when his team is stuck in a difficult situation.

Gill, who was given the captaincy of the Test team after the retirement of Rohit Sharma this year. He has now also become the captain of the ODI team and will be seen captaining Team India for the first time in a white ball match on the Australian tour. India-Australia ODI series is going to start from October 19.

On Shubman Gill’s captaincy, coach Gautam Gambhir said, “He is the captain of the ODI team. I want to see how he reacts when the team is in a difficult situation. This could be for his individual performance as well as for the team. I have always told him one thing: I will always support and protect you.”

I am ready to bear all the criticism…

Gautam Gambhir further said, “My job is to take the pressure off him. As long as he keeps doing good for the team and remains honest and transparent with the players in the dressing room. I will be ready to bear all the criticism for him. This is the only way to get respect.”

In the second Test against West Indies being played in Delhi, Shubman Gill had broken many big records by playing an unbeaten inning of 129 runs. This is the 10th century of his Test career. His innings helped India reach the score of 518 in the first innings.

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Gautam Gambhir Death Threat Pahalgam Attack: Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has received threats to kill him. On the one hand, the whole of India is mourned by the Pahalgam terror attack, while the threat to kill Gambhir has also shook the cricket world. Gambhir has lodged an FIR in Delhi Police and has immediately demanded security for himself and his family members. It is being told that Gambhir has received this threat from ISIS Kashmir.

According to India Today, no complaint has been filed in a formal manner, but the cyber cell of Delhi Police is actively investigating the matter. Delhi Police issued a statement saying, “We have received information that a threatening message has come on an e-mail ID related to Gautam Gambhir. The investigation of the matter has been started. Gambhir has already received the protection of Delhi Police.”

Two threats received on 22 April

Remind you that Gautam Gambhir had mourned the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Along with this, he also said that India will definitely take revenge for it. In fact, the coach of the Indian cricket team received two threats on 22 April, one was found in the afternoon and the second evening. Both e-mails were written in ‘I Kill You’. Gambhir had earlier received a threatening mail in November 2021, at that time he used to be an MP in the Government of India.

Gautam Gambhir is not alone who has strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. Many well -known cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have mourned the victims. Virat wrote on social media that, “I pray for all those who have lost their lives in this cowardly attack of terrorists.” Even former India cricketer Srivats Goswami said that India should end all kinds of relations with Pakistan.

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