Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Gambhir Safe as India Focuses on T20 World Cup
The Indian cricket team has been having a tough time in Test matches, losing to South Africa and New Zealand recently.
Some people thought the team might change its coach, Gautam Gambhir.
But the leaders of Indian cricket, Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia, said that Gambhir is not going anywhere.
They want everyone to know that there are no plans to replace him.
Instead, the team is focusing on the upcoming T20 World Cup, where they will try to win the title again.
This time, the team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, and they have some exciting new players.
The tournament starts on February 7, and India will play their first match against the USA.
BCCI denies reports of replacing Gautam Gambhir as Test coach.
India suffered back-to-back Test whitewashes against South Africa and New Zealand.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and secretary Devajit Saikia confirm Gambhir's position is secure.
India to defend T20 World Cup title under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy.
India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on February 7 against the USA.
- Who
- BCCI officials Rajeev Shukla and Devajit Saikia
- What
- Denial of reports about replacing Gautam Gambhir as Test coach
- When
- After India's recent Test losses in 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To clarify BCCI's stance on Gambhir's position
- Gautam Gambhir
- Current head coach of the Indian cricket team
- Rajeev Shukla
- BCCI vice-president
- Devajit Saikia
- BCCI secretary
- VVS Laxman
- Former Indian cricketer rumored to replace Gambhir
- India's Recent Test Record
- Lost 0-2 to South Africa and 0-3 to New Zealand
- T20 World Cup 2024
- India to defend title under Suryakumar Yadav
- India's T20 World Cup Group
- Group A: Pakistan, Namibia, Netherlands, USA
Sources
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