Gautam Gambhir became the head coach of the Indian cricket team in July 2024. Under his coaching, India’s performance in T20 and ODI has been excellent. The team won the Champions Trophy (ODI) title by defeating New Zealand in the final and won the Asia Cup in T20. But the team has been seen struggling in Tests. In the last series, India lost the Test series against South Africa by 0-2 at home. Meanwhile, a report has claimed that a top-ranking person in BCCI had informally asked VVS Laxman about becoming the coach of the Test team.

Under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir, Team India also lost the Test series in Australia, after which India’s dream of playing in the World Test Championship final was shattered. Even in this cycle (2025-27), India’s position is not good, the team has won only 4 out of 9 matches and lost the same number. The team is at number six.

Did Laxman get the offer to become the coach of the Test team?

According to a report, after losing the Test series against South Africa 0-2 in November, a top person in the BCCI had informally asked PSE VVS Laxman whether he would like to become the coach of the Test team.

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is the Head of Cricket of the Center of Excellence based in Bengaluru. According to the news, he wants to continue in this post. Gautam Gambhir has a contract with BCCI till 2027 World Cup. But there is news that this can be considered. A lot will depend on India’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2026.

It has been said in the report that there is currently a discussion in the BCCI that at present Gambhir is the right person to remain the coach of the Test team. Right now, no decision is being taken on whether someone else should be made the coach in the next 9 matches of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle or Gambhir should be allowed to continue in this post.

India’s test schedule 2026-27

India will not play red ball cricket till August. Team India will tour Sri Lanka in August, where there will be a 2-match Test series. After this, India will tour New Zealand for a 2-Test series in October-November. In the beginning of 2027, Australia team will come to India for a 5-match test series.

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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Washington Sundar’s father alleged that his son is ignored despite a good performance. He said that everyone is given constant opportunities but this does not happen with Washington. In a conversation with the Times of India, Indian all -rounder’s father M Sundar said that he was surprised that he was not selected in the first Test against England.

Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten innings of 101 runs in the second innings of the fourth Test against England, this was the first century of his international career. Sundar’s father said in a conversation with the Times of India, “Washington is constantly performing very well. But people ignore her performance and forget. Except their son, other players get regular opportunities. Like they played at number five in the second innings of the fourth Test, they should get 5 to 10 consecutive chances. He should not get 5 to 10 consecutive chances. Surprisingly, my son was not selected for the first Test against England.

Washington Sundar is excluded when failed in 1-2 matches

M. Sundar further said, “My son is dropped from the team when he failed even in one or two matches, it is not appropriate. Washington had scored an unbeaten 85 runs on a turning pitch in Chennai against England in 2021 and an unbeaten 96 against the same team in Ahmedabad in the same year. If both these innings were converted into centuries, even if they were turned out of the team.”

His father further said, “My son was very economical even after his first foreign tour. In the next edition of the IPL, despite his best performance, he was dropped from the team for 11 consecutive matches. Can you think about his mindset? Washington scored 40 runs in his first match for his first match for SRH during IPL 2022 season, he was sent to the sixth match in his first match.”

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Washington Sundar’s father said, “Even his current IPL team (Gujarat Titans) does not give him regular opportunities. He introduced his ability by scoring 48 off 24 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Eliminator. See how Rajasthan Royals supports Yashasvi Jaiswal.”