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BCCI strikes back again at rumours on Gautam Gambhir after India’s recent Test slump: 'There is no question'

BCCI strikes back again at rumours on Gautam Gambhir after India’s recent Test slump: 'There is no question' ByHT Sports Desk Updated on: Dec 30, 2025 08:10 am IST Read this news in brief form Share Via Copy Link The BCCI vice-president has firmly rubbished speculation around Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s Test coach, calling the reports baseless and misleading. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s Test coach following the recent home series loss to South Africa. Echoing BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia’s stance, Shukla made it clear that the board is not entertaining any thoughts of a change in the coaching setup, effectively putting an end to the rumour mill around the team’s support staff.

Gautam Gambhir has been under the scanner after India's recent Test slump

Gautam Gambhir has been under the scanner after India's recent Test slump

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Key Highlights

  • Gautam Gambhir has been under the scanner after India's recent Test slump.(PTI) Gautam Gambhir has come under the scanner after India lost three Test series within 12 months under his coaching, two of them at home against New Zealand and South Africa — a rare occurrence given India’s dominance in home conditions over the past decade.
  • His red-ball approach and tactics have often been questioned, with critics unconvinced by his methods and team selections.
  • Gambhir has tended to prioritise batting depth by opting for more all-rounders and fewer specialists.
  • The retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin have further pushed India into a challenging transition phase, with the team still searching for the right answers.
  • BCCI vice-president Shukla has firmly rubbished speculation around Gautam Gambhir’s future as India’s Test coach, calling the reports baseless and misleading.
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