Ahead of the five-match Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has issued a strong warning to India coach Gautam Gambhir.

Gambhir, since taking office, has recorded some unwanted records. Among them was a 0-2 loss in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and results hit a new low after suffering a 0-3 Test whitewash against New Zealand.

In the process, the Men in Blue failed to maintain their unbeaten Test record at home since 2012 and also conceded their first whitewash in their own backyard (3 or more Tests).

After the chaotic loss, Gautam Gambhir and his support team also reportedly underwent a review under the Board of India (BCCI) with a likely timeline till the end of BGT to change the results.

Echoing the same line, Doull said on Sky Sports Cricket:

“But it’s a tough question and there’s a huge series coming up. He will never be friendly to the media, but if he accepted them a little more, he might end up having something of a cult. But I’m not sure I’m going that way. And if he doesn’t get the results in Australia, or it’s 4-1 or 5-0, I don’t know if his work continues.”

Simon Doull draws parallels with Greg Chappell

For reference, the ‘road’ Doull was hinting at former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell’s infamous previous stint as head coach of the Indian team from 2005 to 2007. The two-year tenure was marred by several controversies, notably one prolonged dispute with captain Sourav. Ganguli. It concluded on a disappointing note as the Indian team was eliminated in the group stage of the 2007 ODI World Cup.

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Gambhir’s current contract extends until the conclusion of the 2027 ODI World Cup. While there was speculation about the possibility of splitting training, these discussions have died down for the time being.

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