A bombshell report claims the BCCI may have discreetly approached a former India cricketer for the Test coach role following India’s series defeat in South Africa. According to a PTI report, an influential figure within the BCCI informally approached VVS Laxman following India’s underwhelming performance against South Africa. Gambhir is currently contracted through the 2027 ODI World Cup, but the board may reconsider the arrangement based on the outcome of the upcoming T20 World Cup. The BCCI is expected to use the upcoming T20 World Cup and the subsequent two-month IPL window to evaluate the team's direction. Also read| BCCI names India squad for U19 World Cup; Vaibhav Suryavanshi included, Ayush Mhatre to lead

Source: dna December 27, 2025 15:45 UTC