The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly unlikely to carry a evaluation assembly earlier than the upcoming five-match T20I collection towards South Africa. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has confronted criticism for his ways, is unlikely to be faraway from his position regardless of disappointing performances in Check cricket.
India have been whitewashed 0-2 by South Africa within the Check collection. Following the red-ball collection, the Males in Blue will now shift their consideration to a three-match ODI collection, adopted by 5 T20Is. The primary ODI of the upcoming collection will start on the SCA Worldwide Stadium Complicated in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30.
India Suffered a 408-Run Defeat and a 0–2 Whitewash at Residence
India misplaced to South Africa by 408 runs within the second Check in Guwahati. Chasing a large goal of 549, India have been bowled out for 140, finishing a 0-2 collection whitewash after additionally shedding the primary Check in Kolkata. The 408-run defeat is India’s largest loss by runs in Check cricket.
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The consequence was historic for South Africa, who gained a Check collection in India for the primary time in 25 years. Notably, the poor performances led to robust criticism from followers on social media, directed at each the gamers and the workforce administration.
It’s price mentioning that this collection whitewash was India’s third at residence, following comparable defeats to South Africa in 2000 and New Zealand in 2024. Gautam Gambhir was additionally the pinnacle coach when India suffered the whitewash to New Zealand final yr.
Gautam Gambhir to Proceed as Coach Till 2027 Amid Issues Over Choice
Journalist Abhishek Tripathi reported that the BCCI just isn’t planning any evaluation assembly earlier than the T20I collection. He added that Gautam Gambhir’s place as head coach is safe till 2027, and there’s no dialogue about eradicating him.
Nonetheless, Tripathi talked about that the BCCI is sad with the choice committee, particularly with what it sees as an extreme dependence on all-rounders. The workforce administration opted for a number of all-rounders within the Check collection, and some of them have been underutilized with the ball.
“No evaluation assembly for Group India earlier than the T20 collection. Gautam Gambhir will stay coach till 2027. Nobody is even desirous about eradicating him. There may be dissatisfaction in BCCI relating to the choice committee. BCCI feels that relying an excessive amount of on all-rounders just isn’t proper,” Tripathi wrote on X (previously referred to as Twitter).
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🔥 गौतम गंभीर 2027 तक कोच बने रहेंगे। उनको हटाने के बारे में कोई सोच भी नहीं रहा
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🔥 अभी तक…— Abhishek Tripathi / अभिषेक त्रिपाठी (@abhishereporter) November 29, 2025
No Discussions Held But With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Concerning Their Future
Abhishek Tripathi additionally famous that the BCCI has not but held any discussions with Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli about their future plans. Rohit and Virat, who now play solely ODIs, will subsequent be seen in motion through the upcoming residence collection towards South Africa.
“No discussions have taken place but with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli relating to their future,” Tripathi added.
A Instances of India report earlier acknowledged that the BCCI is planning a gathering in Ahmedabad after the ODI collection towards South Africa to resolve the way forward for Rohit and Virat within the one-day setup. Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are anticipated to hitch prime board officers for the dialogue.
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