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Gambhir Test Cricket Crisis Sparks Calls for Change

Jaya K — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:24:43 +0000

The Gambhir Test Cricket Crisis is growing fast as India’s home Test dominance continues to break down. The sharp decline has shocked fans, and the debate around Gautam Gambhir’s future as head coach is now louder than ever. The Gambhir Test Cricket Crisis reached its peak after India suffered a 0-2 home series loss to South Africa, their second home whitewash in just 13 months.

India has dropped five of their last seven home Tests, a situation that looked impossible just a few years ago. A crushing 408-run defeat in Guwahati increased the pressure. Gambhir pointed to India’s ICC Champions Trophy win, Asia Cup success, and a drawn England series to defend his tenure, but critics believe these achievements cannot hide the Test decline.

Former India cricketer and politician Manoj Tiwary delivered the strongest attack yet. He urged BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia to remove Gambhir and rebuild India’s red-ball structure. Tiwary said constant changes, unclear planning, and weak long-term strategy damaged India’s Test progress. He also supported appointing a separate Test coach, saying this step is necessary to protect India’s falling standards in red-ball cricket.

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Gautam Gambhir Hosts Team India Dinner Ahead of Delhi Test

Anil Vanna — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:12:16 +0000

In a warm gesture of unity, India head coach Gautam Gambhir hosted a special dinner for Team India and support staff at his Delhi residence. The informal event took place ahead of the second and final Test against the West Indies, beginning Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

The gathering offered players a welcome break after their dominant win in the opening Test in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and KL Rahul were among those present. Members of the coaching team and other players also joined, enjoying a relaxed evening filled with laughter and conversation.

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla attended the dinner, adding a formal touch to the celebration. Sources described the mood as cheerful and engaging, with discussions on both their recent success and upcoming challenges. The event highlighted strong team bonding under Gambhir’s leadership.

Gambhir’s thoughtful gesture has been praised across the cricket community for fostering unity and trust. As Team India prepares for the decisive Delhi Test, morale remains high, and the players aim to clinch a 2–0 series win over the visitors.

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