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• Even if we lose against Sri Lanka, Gambhir's chair will remain?
• Big decision by BCCI
• What is the real reason?

The Test series against Sri Lanka is just two days away. The two-match Test series starting from August 15 is a big challenge not only for the Indian team, but also for head coach Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir has performed well in ODIs since his appointment in 2024, but his performances in Tests have always been questioned, as India were whitewashed 3-0 against New Zealand in 2024 and 2-0 against South Africa late last year during his tenure. But according to reports, Gambhir will retain his post regardless of the outcome of the series against Sri Lanka.

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Even if we lose against Sri Lanka, Gambhir's chair will remain?

Since Gambhir became coach, the performance of the Indian team has been erratic. Test cricket series defeats against New Zealand and South Africa at home were disappointing. Then, after poor results in the T20I series against Ireland and England, his role in white-ball cricket has also been questioned. Despite this, the BCCI is yet to decide to sack Gambhir. According to reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in no mood to sack Gambhir.

According to reports, the BCCI believes that the Test team is going through a major change right now. Gambhir needs time to build a strong team. According to the report, even in the worst case scenario, the chances of an interim replacement are extremely low. Laxman, meanwhile, is believed to be more content with his current position as head of cricket at the BCCI's Center of Excellence in Bangalore.

What is the real reason?

Indian Test cricket is currently undergoing major changes. The retirement of veteran players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin has changed the entire composition of the team. Now a new Test team is being formed under the leadership of Shubman Gill. The BCCI believes that it is not appropriate to blame the coach alone for the poor results during this transitional period. Many new players in the team are getting a chance to prove themselves in international Test cricket and they need time.

According to reports, the BCCI also feels that the absence of some key players has affected the team's performance. Shubman Gill's injury during the home Test series against South Africa is also viewed in this context. That is, if Gill had been available for the entire series, the outcome of the matches would have been different. Even before the Sri Lanka tour, India's problems have not subsided. Key players like Jasprit Bumrah, Sai Sudarshan and Washington Sundar are out of the team due to injury or other reasons.

Gambhir to stay till 2027 World Cup?

At present, however, head coach Gautam Gambhir's position in white-ball cricket does not seem to be in danger. According to reports, he will be retained in the Indian team at least till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

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