India’s extended slump in Test cricket has triggered animated debate, yet the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appears unmoved. Reports are indicating that the board is inclined to continue with Gautam Gambhir as head coach, despite another home series collapse and growing public scrutiny. The latest setback came in Guwahati, where South Africa sealed a 2-0 win, marking India’s third series defeat in 16 months under Gambhir. The recent numbers paint a stark portrait. India were swept 3-0 by New Zealand at home, then undone 3-1 in Australia, and have now fallen to the Proteas. The team’s record across 19 Tests in Gambhir’s regime stands at 7 wins, 10 losses and 2 draws. The win percentage sits at 36.82, an uncomfortable anomaly for a side traditionally dominant in red-ball cricket, especially on home soil. Even so, insiders suggest there is no appetite for immediate upheaval. A senior BCCI official told The Indian Express that the board is unwilling to “rush in taking any decision,” citing the ongoing transition and the proximity of a global tournament. The official reaffirmed that Gambhir’s contract runs until the 2027 World Cup and stressed there would be “no knee jerk action.” Discussions with selectors and team management will continue, but no change is imminent. Read also: "Won't recommend anyone to take the flight": Md. Siraj frustrated with Air India service while flying back from Guwahati Coach responds as scrutiny intensifies Following the Guwahati defeat, Gambhir reiterated his long-held stance that the BCCI alone will decide his future. He restated that Indian cricket outweighs individual roles, echoing an assertion he made during his inaugural press conference as head coach. He reminded that his tenure included notable achievements: a successful England campaign with a youthful squad, the Champions Trophy, and the Asia Cup. He hinted that public discourse tends to forget past results quickly, often narrowing focus to high-profile failures. Gambhir summarised that his position is secondary to the institution itself, and that evaluations—positive or critical—must ultimately be contextual. For now, the board’s posture suggests continuity over volatility as India navigates a tumultuous Test cycle.