BCCI to Review Gautam Gambhir's Performance as Team India Head Coach

BCCI to Review Gautam Gambhir: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called a review meeting to evaluate Gautam Gambhir's performance as Team India's head coach. Appointed in July 2024, Gambhir has completed six months in the role, but the team's recent performances have raised concerns within the board.

Indian Team’s Recent Struggles Under Gautam Gambhir

Since Gambhir’s tenure began, Team India has faced multiple setbacks:

Loss to Sri Lanka: India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years.
Clean Sweep by New Zealand: India faced a Test series clean sweep at home against New Zealand.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India lost the series 1-3 to Australia, missing out on retaining the trophy.
World Test Championship: India is now out of the race for the WTC final.

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BCCI's Review Meeting Details

The BCCI will hold a review meeting on Saturday, January 11, at its Mumbai headquarters. Key attendees include:

Roger Binny, BCCI President
Rajeev Shukla, Vice President
Devajit Saikia, Interim Secretary
Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar will also be present to answer questions about the team’s poor performance in recent months.

Highlights of Gambhir's Coaching Tenure

T20 Success: The Indian team has shown strong performances in the T20 format under Gambhir’s leadership.
Underwhelming ODI and Test Results: Despite initial promise after a win against Bangladesh, India’s ODI and Test performances have been below expectations.

Key Discussion Points in the Meeting

Recent Losses: BCCI will seek answers regarding the consecutive series losses and missed opportunities in key tournaments.
Player Performances: The form of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will also be reviewed, with discussions on their Test careers.
Future Plans: The focus will also include upcoming series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy starting on February 19.

No Immediate Action on Gambhir

Despite the poor results, reports suggest that the BCCI is unlikely to take any immediate action against Gautam Gambhir. With the ICC Champions Trophy approaching, the board aims to maintain stability in the team. Major decisions, if any, will be deferred until after the tournament.

The next few months will be crucial for Gambhir and Team India as they prepare for the Champions Trophy. The BCCI’s review will set the tone for upcoming matches, with the focus on regaining form in ODIs and Tests while continuing their success in T20s.