Gautam Gambhir to be given a break after two consecutive whitewashes?
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India suffered a 2-0 Test series whitewash against South Africa, marking their second home whitewash within a year under Gautam Gambhir’s coaching tenure.
South Africa won a Test series in India after 25 years, exposing serious weaknesses in India’s batting order and overall team strategy.
India also faced a home whitewash against New Zealand in November 2024, increasing pressure and criticism on Gambhir’s coaching methods.
Fans and former players have openly demanded Gambhir’s resignation, questioning why players get dropped after poor performance but no decision is taken about the head coach.
A senior BCCI source clarified that no immediate action will be taken, stating the team is currently in a “transitional phase.”
BCCI believes this is not the right time to make a big coaching change, especially with the upcoming World Cup getting closer.
Gautam Gambhir will continue as India’s head coach, as his contract runs until the 2027 World Cup, and the board does not want to destabilize the setup further.