Overview
- Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie replied "No, Thanks" on X when urged to take India’s Test job.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI the board has full trust in Gautam Gambhir and categorically denied contacting VVS Laxman.
- Under Gambhir since 2024, India have only two Test series wins and recent setbacks including a 0–2 defeat to South Africa and home losses.
- Gillespie said he quit Pakistan after the PCB removed his senior assistant coach without informing him and cited other issues that left him "completely humiliated."
- Reports note the BCCI’s preference for Indian candidates and that Gambhir’s contract runs through the 2027 ODI World Cup, with any review potentially after the upcoming T20 World Cup.