Gautam Gambhir It may be as though walking on thin ice Team India Head coach. Reports suggest that the BCCI is seriously considering changes if the team does not recover soon. India is going disappointingly well Border Gavaskar Trophy He's already set the alarm bells ringing.
India led Rohit Sharmatrails 1-2 in the five-Test series against Australia. It has been a tough series, especially for the top-order batsmen, whose struggles have been stark. With only one test remaining and… Champions Cup Around the corner, the pressure is mounting.
“If things do not improve soon, even Gambhir’s situation will not be safe,” said a senior Bank of Credit and Commerce International Official disclosure.
Difficult start to Gambhir's coaching job
This Australian tour is Gambhir's first major challenge as head coach, and so far, it has not gone to plan. The team that won Australia On their last two visits he now looks far from his best.
Gambhir's style of constantly experimenting with the starting line-up has also left some players feeling unsettled. While a gamble like Nitish Reddy's has worked, his handling of others, like Shubman Gill, has come under criticism.
“Some players feel insecure about their positions. This is not helping team morale,” the source added.
Changes at BCCI add to uncertainty
Things are complicated at the administrative level as well. With Jay Shah moving to the ICC as president, the BCCI is in a state of flux. His replacement will not take office until after January 12, leaving the board without clear direction for the time being.
Roger Binney, the current head of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, has stayed away from making big decisions, which has not helped matters. The uncertainty surrounding the leadership makes the situation with Gambhir even more difficult.
Not the first option, but the only option?
When Gambhir was appointed head coach after 2024 T20 World CupHe was not the first choice of the Board of Directors. VVS Laxman was initially preferred, but scheduling conflicts and lack of interest from international names made Gambhir the default choice.
The official explained: “He was not the first choice, but some situations led to his appointment.”
Since taking charge, Gambhir's record has not been great. India have lost the series against Sri Lanka, New ZealandAnd now she finds herself struggling in Australia. Many feel his experience is better suited to T20 cricket, where he has excelled as a captain and mentor.
Kohli's struggle – an unanswered problem
One of the biggest criticisms of Gambhir has been his lack of tackling Virat Kohli Constant struggles outside the torso. Kohli's dismissal in that channel has been a recurring issue, yet no concrete solution has emerged.
“Gambhir knows what's wrong, he has seen it as a player and a coach. If he knew, why didn't he fix it? ” asked a former Indian cricketer with more than 90 Tests to his name.
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