Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as Team India’s head coach has hit a roadblock, with the team suffering a series loss in Sri Lanka and a clean sweep at home against New Zealand in Tests. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering a change in leadership if India fails to perform in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
Gambhir’s appointment as head coach came after a successful stint with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he led the team to a title victory. However, his tenure with the national team has been marked by disappointing results. The ODI series loss in Sri Lanka was followed by a humiliating 0-3 defeat against New Zealand in the Test series at home.
The BCCI is reportedly considering replacing Gambhir as Test coach with a specialist like VVS Laxman, while retaining him for white-ball cricket. This decision would be based on India’s performance in Australia.
According to reports, Gambhir and the team’s think-tank have had disagreements over team selection and other decisions. These differences have reportedly created a rift within the team, which could impact their performance in the upcoming series.
Gambhir recently met with BCCI selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar and India’s ODI and Test skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the team’s recent performances. The meeting reportedly focused on the factors that contributed to the Test series loss against New Zealand.
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia will be a crucial test for Gambhir’s future as Test coach. If India fails to perform, the BCCI may be forced to make a change in leadership.
