Iceland Cricket Takes Dig at Gautam Gambhir’s Test Record
Iceland Cricket has once again dipped into their favourite hobby—trolling the cricket world—and this time, Gautam Gambhir finds himself in the crosshairs. Their latest tongue-in-cheek post declares that Gambhir “will not be invited” to coach Iceland, joking that the spot is already filled by someone who has delivered a 75% win rate in 2025.
The humour was unmistakable, but the timing was deliberate. With India’s Test struggles becoming a regular talking point, the European associate board seized the moment with another signature deadpan punchline.
Iceland’s Post Lands While Gambhir Faces Mounting Test Pressure
Gambhir’s tenure as India’s red-ball coach has been under intense scrutiny. Since taking charge in mid-2024, India have endured a turbulent run that includes:
- a 0–3 humiliation at home to New Zealand, ending a 12-year unbeaten stretch
- a 1–3 defeat in Australia, surrendering the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
- an overall Test record of 7 wins, 9 losses, and 2 draws in 18 matches
With India trailing again in the ongoing South Africa series, the narrative surrounding Gambhir’s Test leadership has only grown harsher.
Critics have pointed to unclear selection calls, mixed tactical messages, and an over-aggressive batting blueprint that has produced repeated collapses both at home and overseas. The inconsistency has become the defining theme of India’s red-ball cricket under his watch.
White-Ball Success Offers a Contrast — But Not Enough Cover
Despite the Test setbacks, Gambhir’s stint has seen genuine highs in limited-overs cricket. India’s white-ball performance under him remains strong, with:
- an Asia Cup win, and
- a Champions Trophy triumph
Those achievements briefly shifted public sentiment, but red-ball results have overshadowed the positives.
When an Associate Nation Punches Up, the Optics Say Everything
Iceland Cricket may operate largely through satire, but their jab reflects a global perception: India’s Test decline under Gambhir has become easy meme material. When even a small associate board feels bold enough to mock the head coach of one of cricket’s most powerful teams, it highlights how fragile his Test reputation has become.
For Gambhir, the only meaningful response now isn’t a quote or philosophy — it’s performances on the field. A scoreboard swing, not social media spin, is what will silence the digs and stop feeding the global troll factory.
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