The recently concluded five-match BGT Test series (2024-25) turned out to be a horror show for the visiting Indian team as they were annihilated and crushed by the Cummins-led Australia side by 3-1. As a result, India suffered the first series loss to Australia in over a decade and also fell out of the WTC Final race for the first time in its history. Virat and Rohit's waning form with the bat was clearly visible resulting in the inevitable downfall of India in that series. In sharp contrast to their accomplished Test record, the pair finished with a combined batting average of a shocking 8.1 (excluding the Perth Test). 

On the other hand, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has not escaped scrutiny either. The former Indian opener came under heavy fire for his questionable tactics and for not being able to deliver positive results for Team India. He has had to shoulder a lot of blame for India's poor run in the red-ball format ever since India's humiliating Test series sweep against New Zealand at home. 

But a recently published report hints that the trio is highly likely to get away once again and that the management has no immediate plans to dismiss them for the foreseeable future.

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Gambhir is likely to continue as the head coach, Rohit & VK to remain in the grand scheme of things

As per an IANS report, BCCI is keen to continue with Gautam Gambhir as a head coach beyond the Champions Trophy tournament and all the way till India's next Test assignment which will start in England in June. The report further adds that the head coach can't be sacked solely due to the failure of the entire batting unit. Despite a dismal show in the BGT Test series, Virat and Rohit will continue to retain their spot in the team. 

“Yes, there will be a review meeting but no firing. C’mon, you can’t sack a coach for the batters’ poor show in one series. Gautam Gambhir will remain the coach, and Virat and Rohit will feature in the England series. The focus is Champions Trophy."

India stunned the Aussies in the first Test beating them by a whopping margin of 295 runs but the home side came from behind and won three of the next four Tests to snatch the series 3-1. BCCI is set to hold a review of the recently concluded BGT tour to assess the team's pitfalls and shortcomings but does not mention anything along the lines of taking strict against against the trio.

Gambhir comments about Virat and Rohit's future in Test cricket

Gambhir was questioned about the batting duo's future in Test cricket right after the conclusion of the series. He remained non-committal and indicated that it is left for the senior duo to decide their own future.

“I can’t talk about the future of any player. It is up to them as well. But yes, what I can say is that they still have hunger and passion, they are tough people. Hopefully, they can continue to take Indian cricket forward. But ultimately, as we all know, whatever they plan, it will be in the best interest of Indian cricket."

Gambhir, along with Virat and Rohit have managed to survive a scare after enduring a humiliating Australian tour. However, experts suggest that the clock is ticking and it may not be long before the management decides to adopt stringent measures. The England Test series may well be their last international assignment if they are to redeem themselves.