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.

Update on Gautam Gambhir’s job

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 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.

After the departure of old coaches, including bowling coach Troy Coolie, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started searching for new coaches for the Center of Excellence in Bangalore. BCCI has invited applications for top positions in batting, bowling, medicine department and sports science. VVS Laxman’s tenure is also ending at the end of this year, he also does not want to continue in his post.

Former Australia’s first class cricketer bowling coach Koli ended 3 -year agreement with BCCI. Was on expansion in the 59 -year -old school term. He was made NCA’s bowling coach in 2021. Former India fast bowler VRV Singh can replace Kuli. He has also worked with Kuli.

Many resignations in the last few times

The Center of Excellence has seen many resignations in the recent past. Medical team head Nitin Patel resigned from his post in March. Syaraj has also gone to many (spin bowling coach), who is now included in the staff of IPL team Rajasthan Royals. Sitanshu Kotak became the batting coach of India’s national team in January 2025, which was earlier in COE. After this, many posts are vacant.

Coe Head VVS Laxman also wants to leave his post

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman is currently the head of the Center of Excellence, whose tenure is going to end in the last this year. According to media reports, his tenure is less likely to expand because Laxman does not want to extend his tenure, he wants to leave his post. There is a possibility that the BCCI asks him to remain in his post till 2027 World Cup.

The BCCI has advertised for 3 main posts on Thursday. It has been told that for batting and bowling coach, the candidate is mandatory to be a former first class or international cricketer. They should also have a coaching certificate of Level 2 or 3 of BCCI.

The candidate of the batting coach should have at least 5 years of experience at the state or elite youth level. The same experience has been sought for the bowling coach. You can apply for the post of Sports Medicine Head received in sports science or related subject. They should also have at least five years of experience. August 20 is the last date to send the application.

Ravindra jadeja break all records: In the ongoing fourth Test match between India and England, Ravindra Jadeja has done the act which was done by veteran VVS Laxman 23 years ago. Jadeja has put fifty for the fifth time in this series. Jadeja comes to bat in Tests for India to bat number 6 or below. At the same time, Ravindra Jadeja has equaled the 23 -year -old record of VVS Laxman by batting at number six in this series.

Jadeja created history in Manchester

Jadeja has completed 1000 runs while playing Test matches in England. He has become the 7th Asian player to do so. Apart from this, Jadeja has taken more than 30 wickets in England. Also 18 Asian players have done this on the soil of England. But till date no player has come, who has taken more than 30 wickets in England and scored more than 1000 runs. But Ravindra Jadeja has done this feat in the British house. Jadeja has become the first player to do so.

1⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ Test Runs in England & Going Solid

Well Done, Ravindra Jadeja ●

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– BCCI (@Bcci) July 27, 2025

5 half -centuries in six innings

This tour of England is proving to be successful for Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja is spending a lot of runs with the bat. Jadeja has scored half -century in five of his last 6 innings. Jadeja has scored more than 400 runs in the series against England so far and has returned not out three times in the last seven innings. Still batting on a personal score of 72 in the match up to 128 overs in the Manchester Test.

Another day, Another Solid Half-Tentury!

Ravindra jadeja now has 5 fiftees in the last 6 test innings

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– BCCI (@Bcci) July 27, 2025

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Sourav Ganguly, one of the most successful captains of India, explained in his latest interview why VVS Laxman was angry with him and did not talk for 3 months. He was asked about Gautam Gambhir as a head coach career and if he was asked to rate it, then know what he said.

In this interview with PTI, Sourav Ganguly shared many revelations and stories. He told that as captain, I had to choose one of the most difficult Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble for me. “These were not the players who would sit outside in a five -day Test and enjoy the brake, they were the players who used to come and asked why I am not playing? The condition is favorable to me, even if they are not. It was a good fortune to have such champions players who wanted to win the match and win for the team.”

Why Laxman did not talk for 3 months

VVS Laxman’s name is taken in the country’s legendary cricketers, his career was also fantastic but despite this he never played the World Cup. He was removed from the team before the 2003 World Cup, replacing Dinesh Mongia in his place. Captain Sourav Ganguly was behind this decision. Now he spoke openly about this and told that after this Laxman did not even talk to him for 3 months.

In this interview, Ganguly told that, “Laxman was unhappy and distressed after this. He did not talk to me for 3 months, until I reconciled him. Anyone would be angry at being excluded from a big event like World Cup, especially a player with a capacity like Laxman. He was natural to be unhappy. After the World Cup, he was happy that our team performed well.”

Ganguly further said, “When we returned, they also returned to the ODI team, they performed brilliantly in Pakistan and Australia. We won for the first time in Pakistan and VVS Laxman played an important role in it.”

What Ganguly said about Gautam Gambhir’s coaching

While talking to PTI, Ganguly said about Gautam Gambhir’s coaching, “He is performing his duty well. He started a bit slow, lost to Australia and New Zealand but after that team won the team champions trophy. The series against England is going to grow up for him. I have not worked with him but he is obsessed with him. I have played with him, he is a great man, he is a great man and honoring him.”

VIDEO | VETERAN CRCKETER SOURAV Ganguly (@Sganguly99), in a reply to a question on India’s head coach gautam gambhir (@Gautamgambhir), said:

“I Think Gautam (Gambhir) is Doing a Good Job. He Started Off a Little Slow, Losing to Australia and New Zealand, but he picked up with… pic.twitter.com/bphliviwxk

– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) June 22, 2025

“I am watching them now, he keeps his words straight, he is obsessed. He speaks openly on everything, about the team, about the players. I wish them all the best, but yes, he will learn and move forward.”

Gautam gambhir return to India: The Indian cricket team is on a tour of England for the five -match Test series. The captaincy of this team has been handed over to Shubman Gill. At the same time, Rishabh Pant has been made the vice -captain of India’s Test team. Head coach Gautam Gambhir along with the Indian team also went to England tour, but he has returned to India before the series started.

The mother of Team India’s head coach and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir came to heart-Atac. Gambhir has returned from the tour of England due to family emergency. According to the information, now Gautam Gambhir’s mother is out of danger.

Who will be the head coach in place of Gautam Gambhir?

Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian team, has returned to India due to his sudden deterioration of his mother’s health. In such a situation, Team India does not have any head coach on the tour of England. If Gambhir is unable to return to England before June 20, an interim coach will be selected for the team, which can handle the work of the head coach until Gambhir returns.

Who will be the new head coach of Team India?

If the head coaches of the Indian team are unable to go back to England, then VVS Laxman, director of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), can be given the responsibility of head coach. VVS Laxman is the most strong contender in the race to become a head coach. On the other hand, if Laxman is not made the head coach of Team India, then the team’s batting coach Shitanshu Kotak can be made an interim coach.

The name of India’s bowling coach Morney Morkel is also in front for the head coach of the Indian team. They are also claimants of being made interim coaches. Although the current head coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir is expected to return to England by June 17, if Gambhir does not return, then the team will be given an interim coach.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL 2025: The youngest IPL player Vaibhav Suryavanshi will now be identified due to his record. The Rajasthan Royals batsman scored a historic innings of 101 runs against the Gujarat Titans on Monday, scoring a century in 35 balls. Along with his hard work behind the success of Vaibhav, the team’s head coach and VVS Laxman is also a hand.

In his debut match of the IPL, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had told that he would play in an explosive manner, he had hit a six on his first ball. However, he was dismissed by 34 runs and tears came in his eyes while going to the dugout. But this was not the first time that Vaibhav cried, before he cried in the under-19 tournament and then VVS Laxman was noticed.

VVS Laxman said this to Vaibhav Suryavanshi

In the BCCI’s Under-19 ODI Challenger tournament, Vaibhav was out for 36 while playing for India B team, he became emotional, he wept in the dressing room. Then VVS Laxman saw him and went near him and explained to him what we see in a player.

Vaibhav’s coach Manoj Ojha told Sportstar that, “Vaibhav was out for 36 runs in a match, when he started crying in the dressing room, VVS Laxman saw him and went to him. He said to Vaibhav that we do not only see runs but see people who have a skill to play for a long time. Laxman recognized his ability very quickly and BCCI supported him.

Laxman recommended Vaibhav’s name to Dravid

VVS Laxman recommended the name of Vaibhav Suryavanshi with the head coach of Rajasthan Royals. After this, Dravid took Vaibhav under his patronage and gave a chance to play in the IPL.

Vaibhav did not play in the initial matches, then on the question of when he will be given the first chance, Dravid said, “In fact, he is taking good training. He seems to be a good and exciting talented player. Although other players are equally good and our responsibility is to prepare him well, let him give him a little time in the atmosphere, let him get a little time and let him practice. Is, instead of putting it directly in front of the crowd, we will not be afraid to feed him if we need to prepare a player. “

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in IPL 2025

Vaibhav was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore in the auction. He has scored a total of 151 runs in 3 matches played in the tournament so far. He has become the second batsman to score the fastest century in the IPL and the first Indian. On Monday, he completed a century in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans.