Overview
- Speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s ICC Centenary Session, Kapil Dev said “Gautam Gambhir can’t be a coach” and described him instead as a team manager.
- He maintained that international players are specialists, so the head role is about managing people and building confidence rather than teaching technique.
- The remarks land as Gambhir faces scrutiny following home Test whitewashes to South Africa 0-2 in November 2025 and to New Zealand 0-3 in 2024.
- Critics have questioned frequent rotation and the use of part‑time options or allrounders during India’s recent Test defeats.
- Despite Test setbacks, coverage notes stronger white‑ball results under Gambhir, including an ODI series win over South Africa.