Given that India could lose the Test series to South Africa 0–2, head coach Gautam Gambhir’s career is in doubt. Given India’s dismal results under his leadership thus far, Gambhir, who presently manages the team in all three formats, would encourage the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to look into other choices for the longest format.
Iceland Cricket made a light-hearted jab at the former opener amid the escalating controversy over Gambhir’s appointment as India’s Test coach. In response to India’s recent failures in the Test arena, Iceland Cricket, which is well-known for its humorous and frequently snarky social media posts, said that Gambhir will not be asked to become their national team’s head coach.
“To all of our supporters, the answer is no: Gautam Gambhir will not be asked to manage our national team going forward. We won 75% of our games in 2025, and that position is already occupied,” Iceland Cricket posted on X.
To all our fans, no, Gautam Gambhir will not be invited to be our new national team coach. That position is already filled and we won 75% of our matches in 2025.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) November 24, 2025
Although there has been no formal announcement from the BCCI that Gambhir will be let go, the heat on him as India’s Test head coach is growing quickly. His future is now a major topic of conversation for both professionals and fans.
India’s once-unbeatable home record in Test cricket has suffered greatly under Gambhir.
The team now faces the prospect of another home series sweep at the hands of South Africa after losing four of their previous six home Test matches, including a rare series whitewash against New Zealand.
The ramifications of the situation are historic. The last time India lost a home Test series to South Africa was in 2000. The squad would suffer their first home series loss to the Proteas in 25 years if they were to draw or lose the current Guwahati Test, which would increase pressure on the coaching staff.
Gambhir has also drawn a lot of criticism for his choices on the batting order. After rising to No. 3 in the first Test, Washington Sundar was demoted to No. 8 in the second. Many analysts contend that Test cricket requires structure and stability, which they feel have been lacking under Gambhir’s leadership, even though such tactical flexibility is more prevalent in T20 cricket.
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