Reports circulating about a potential plan to remove Gautam Gambhir from his position as the Head Coach of the Indian men's cricket team have been explicitly denied by top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla and Secretary Devajit Saikia have both clarified that there is no intention to replace Gambhir, particularly concerning the Test format, and dismissed such reports as baseless speculation. Gautam Gambhir was appointed as India's Head Coach on July 9, 2024, succeeding Rahul Dravid, with his contract extending until the 2027 ODI World Cup. The rumors regarding his coaching future gained traction following India's challenging performances in Test cricket, where the team suffered consecutive home series whitewashes against New Zealand in November 2024 and South Africa in November/December 2025. These results led to discussions about India's red-ball struggles and Gambhir's methods. Amidst this, former England spinner Monty Panesar suggested that Gambhir should consider coaching a Ranji Trophy team to deepen his understanding of red-ball cricket and team building in the longer format. However, BCCI officials have reiterated their full confidence in Gambhir, noting that while Test results have been mixed, he has overseen significant white-ball success, including victories in the 2025 Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. The board maintains that Gambhir is rebuilding the team and will continue in his role across all formats.