Gautam Gambhir’s coaching job is under threat He was never BCCI’s first choice

Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as coach of the Indian cricket team is facing huge scrutiny as the team faces a series of disappointing performances. with Champions Cup Scheduled for February-March 2025, the pressure is mounting on Gambhir to deliver results, particularly after a challenging tour of Australia.

Gautam Gambhir loses his coaching job?

India’s performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy has raised alarms within Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A senior BCCI official pointed out that if there is no improvement in performance during the upcoming Test match vs Australia In the SCG and Champions Trophy, Gambhir’s position could be in jeopardy. “There is a Test match to be played and then there is the Champions Trophy. If the performance does not improve, even Gautam Gambhir’s position will not be secure.” India Today quoted the official as saying.

Also Read: AUS vs IND – Gautam Gambhir spills the beans on dressing room leaks and Rohit Sharma’s status for the final Test

The Indian team endured a tough series against Australia, trailing 1-2 and facing criticism for its inconsistent play. Following a heavy defeat in the Boxing Day Test, Gambhir reportedly took out his frustration with the players, leading to unrest within the dressing room. Reports suggest that players feel divided over Gambhir’s management style and lack of clarity regarding their roles, which is in sharp contrast to the clear communication previously provided by former coaches Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid.

Gambhir’s controversial appointment as India’s head coach

Gambhir’s appointment as head coach was not without controversy. According to a BCCI official, he was never the board’s first choice for the role; This honor belongs to Laxman PlumbingPresident of the National Cricket Academy.

“He was never the first choice for the BCCI (it was VVS Laxman) and some of the well-known outside names didn’t want to coach all the three formats, so it was a compromise. Obviously some other motives were there as well.” The official added.

Also Read: 7 embarrassing achievements India achieved in 2024 under Gautam Gambhir as head coach