BCCI Dismisses Gautam Gambhir Removal Rumors Amidst Coaching Scrutiny

• Team India faced unexpected home defeats under Gautam Gambhir's coaching, including clean sweeps by New Zealand and South Africa in Tests, and an ODI series loss to New Zealand.
• These losses marked the first time these teams defeated India on home soil in those formats, leading to increased scrutiny on Gambhir.
• Cricket experts, including Manoj Tiwary, called for Gambhir's removal, fueling rumors about BCCI preparing to replace him.
• BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia dismissed all rumors, stating that while opinions are welcome, the board has qualified committees and selectors for decision-making.
• Saikia emphasized that the BCCI's cricket committee and selectors make final decisions, not public speculation, despite acknowledging widespread opinions in a democratic country.

Why It Matters: BCCI has officially denied rumors of Gautam Gambhir's removal, affirming confidence in its decision-making bodies.