Gautam Gambhir's Position in Jeopardy? Shocking News Emerges After Dropping Rohit Sharma

Gautam Gambhir’s role as Team India’s head coach is under scrutiny following the team’s recent poor performance and controversies, including friction with Rohit Sharma. VVS Laxman is expected to assume the Test team’s coaching duties for the upcoming England tour.

By Joseph Mathews Jan 3, 2025, 12:36 IST

The head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir, might be relieved after the Champions Trophy. According to reports, VVS Laxman is to take charge of the Test team, with the tour of England being the starting point. The limited-overs formats may continue to see Gambhir as head coach.

Controversies Surrounding Gambhir

Since joining as head coach, Gambhir has been under allegations of failures by the team after the losses against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Reportedly, there is also a friction between Gambhir and Rohit Sharma, and this has affected the team's on-field performance.

Rohit Sharma Dropped Amid Speculations

Rohit Sharma, the skipper, is not in the playing XI of the Sydney Test. Reports said that Rohit asked for a break, and it is not very clear why this was done to him.

Is Laxman to Take Over?

The Indian team will play a five-match Test series in England. This is also the beginning of the new World Test Championship. VVS Laxman, who is the head of the National Cricket Academy, is most likely to be appointed as the head coach of the Test team. This has fueled speculation about Gambhir's future.