Following India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in the opening Test match at Eden Gardens, head coach Gautam has been under tremendous pressure. Several sources state that Gautam Gambhir’s post-match remarks regarding the Kolkata pitch have angered the BCCI. Gambhir’s stay is currently being keenly monitored, and the 2026 T20 World Cup at home is supposedly his make-or-break moment, even though the board is not acting right away.
India has now lost three straight home Test series, and their defeat in Kolkata continued that pattern. After India was bowled out for just 93 in the fourth innings, the Eden Gardens pitch—which is comprised of black soil—became a big topic of conversation. Gambhir commended the surface rather than condemning it, describing it as the kind of pitch the squad had requested.
BCCI administrators have not taken well to his vocal defence of the surface, particularly in light of concerns regarding India’s red-ball performance.
An NDTV story claims that Gambhir’s remarks during the press conference have angered the BCCI. At a time when experts and supporters were already pointing out the team’s shortcomings and lack of temperament against spin and bounce, his remarks were deemed superfluous.
Even though the board refrains from acting right away, the BCCI is not entirely happy with India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s direct remarks made on the Kolkata pitch after the team’s most recent Test loss to South Africa. Gambhir’s position may be questioned later this year, especially if India plays poorly in the T20 World Cup at home, according to sources, even if he is expected to stay in charge for the time being due to a “lack of alternatives.”
BCCI will evaluate Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar’s performance.
According to sources cited in publications, Gambhir’s job is not entirely secure, even if he will continue to serve as coach for the time being because there aren’t any other options. At the conclusion of the South Africa white-ball series, Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are anticipated to participate in a performance appraisal by the board.
Notably, the BCCI has made it apparent that Gambhir’s future is largely dependent on India’s performance in the domestically hosted 2026 T20 World Cup. The head coach is still respected for his white-ball accomplishments, like as winning the Asia Cup and Champions Trophy, despite the team’s dismal Test performance. However, the board might reconsider his role if he doesn’t win the T20 World Cup.
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