Recent media reports suggested that BCCI was looking for a replacement for Gautam Gambhir following poor results in Test cricket. Now, top BCCI officials have dismissed these reports as completely baseless.

Will BCCI remove Gautam Gambhir from his current role in team India?

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has categorically stated that there are no plans to remove Gautam Gambhir or appoint a new coach in his place. He stated that there is no truth to the speculation circulating in the media. According to Shukla, the board stands completely behind Gambhir and is not considering any changes to the coaching setup at this time.

Earlier, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia also dismissed these reports. He stated that these were completely fictitious and that the board had not taken any action regarding any change in the Test team coach. Saikia categorically stated that these were mere rumors and the BCCI had nothing to do with them.

In fact, India has recently suffered a series of setbacks in Test cricket. First, a 0-3 defeat in the home series against New Zealand and then a 0-2 clean sweep against South Africa raised questions. These results have made it difficult for India to reach the World Test Championship final. Meanwhile, rumors of a coach change have gained momentum.

India preparing for the T20 World Cup

However, the BCCI’s focus is now more on the upcoming T20 World Cup than on Test cricket. Team India will be aiming to defend its title in this tournament, which begins in February. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team this time, and this tournament will be special in many ways, as Rohit Sharma andVirat KohliIndia will play the T20 World Cup without.

India has been placed in Group A alongside teams like Pakistan, the Netherlands, Namibia, and the United States. The young team will be expected to perform well on home soil. This makes Gautam Gambhir’s role even more crucial.