Gautam Gambhir May Be Fired as Indian Head Coach 

The upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 could be pivotal in Gautam Gambhir’s career. According to Indian insiders, the BCCI may sack him as the head coach of the national team.

Reasons for a Tough Decision 

The probable dismissal of Gautam Gambhir has several reasons. Recall that the specialist led the Indian team in July 2024. Under his leadership, it lost six of the ten Tests. The team also lost in the ODI series in Sri Lanka. Moreover, the recent disappointing series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has led to discord in the locker room. It is reported that the coach and players have mutual grievances. He wants to eradicate the ‘superstar culture’ in the team, but the experienced players don’t like it. 

A BCCI source told PTI that sports is all about results. Therefore, Gambhir’s poor results could lead to his sacking even though his contract is until the 2027 World Cup. 

Flashbacks from the Past 

To some experts, Gautam Gambhir’s coaching methods remind them of the approach of former coach Greg Chappell. Recall that the specialist’s arrival in the Indian team was accompanied by high hopes. As a result, he left with a scandal after the senior players did not accept his training methods. The current situation in the Indian team has led to the fact that the national selection committee wants to significantly reduce the coach’s influence on selection. 

Either way, India approaches the Champions Trophy with uncertainty and anxiety.