Archive · 28 Dec 2025
BCCI Denies Coaching Change Speculation
Some news reports said that the BCCI might replace Gautam Gambhir as the Test coach with VVS Laxman.
But the BCCI said this is not true.
They still support Gambhir.
Gambhir has been doing well in white-ball cricket, but the team has been struggling in Test matches.
The BCCI will wait and see how things go before making any changes.
They have time to decide, especially after the T20 World Cup and the IPL.
BCCI denies reports that VVS Laxman was approached to replace Gautam Gambhir as Test coach.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia called the reports baseless and factually incorrect.
Gambhir's contract runs until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India is currently sixth in the World Test Championship 2025-27 standings.
BCCI will assess the coaching setup after the T20 World Cup and IPL.
- Who
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- What
- BCCI denies reports of VVS Laxman being approached to replace Gautam Gambhir as Test coach
- When
- December 28, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To clarify and dismiss speculative media reports
Media Speculation
BCCI's Official Stance
Coaching Change
Media Speculation
Reports suggest VVS Laxman was approached to replace Gautam Gambhir as Test coach.
BCCI's Official Stance
BCCI denies any such approach, calling the reports baseless and factually incorrect.
- Current Test Coach
- Gautam Gambhir
- Gambhir's Contract Duration
- Until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup
- VVS Laxman's Current Role
- Head of Cricket at BCCI's Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
- India's WTC 2025-27 Standings
- 6th place with nine matches remaining
- Recent Test Series Result
- 0-2 whitewash in South Africa
