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As India stares at the possibility of a 0-2 Test series defeat against South Africa, the spotlight has firmly shifted to head coach . With India’s red-ball form dipping alarmingly under his tenure, debates around his future have intensified. Adding fuel to the fire, Iceland Cricket—famous for their witty social media presence—took a sharp, humorous jab at Gambhir, further amplifying chatter around India’s Test struggles.
Iceland Cricket’s tongue-in-cheek swipe on Gautam Gambhir goes viral
With conversations heating up regarding Gambhir’s Test coaching credentials, Iceland Cricket stepped into the narrative with a trademark sarcastic remark. In a post on X, the board announced—mock-seriously—that Gambhir would not be considered for their national team’s coaching role.
“To all our fans, no, Gautam Gambhir will not be invited to be our new national team coach. That position is already filled and we won 75% of our matches in 2025,” wrote Iceland Cricket.
To all our fans, no, Gautam Gambhir will not be invited to be our new national team coach. That position is already filled and we won 75% of our matches in 2025.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket)
The humour struck instantly. While Iceland Cricket’s fixtures generally involve lower-tier opponents, their chosen comparison was a pointed commentary on India’s recent decline in Test cricket—a stark contrast to the dominance the team once enjoyed at home. The dig resonated with fans across the world, many interpreting it as a reflection of growing dissatisfaction with India’s Test performances under Gambhir.
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Mounting pressure on Gambhir as Test results dip
Even though the BCCI has issued no official hint of removing Gambhir, the pressure surrounding his position as the Test coach is rising steadily. His role across all three formats is now under intense scrutiny, with experts suggesting the board may consider splitting responsibilities if results do not improve.
India’s red-ball record under Gambhir paints an unusually grim picture:
- Home dominance shattered: India have lost four of their last six home Tests, including an unprecedented 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand—ending a decade-long fortress-like run.
- South Africa threatening history: India have not lost a home series to South Africa since 2000. A draw or defeat in the ongoing Guwahati Test would mark their first home series loss to the Proteas in 25 years.
- Overall performance: The inconsistency across 18 Tests under Gambhir has become a focal point, making his future one of the most debated topics in Indian cricket.
