Iceland Cricket takes a brutal dig at Gautam Gambhir amid India’s below-par show in Test cricket

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As India stares at the possibility of a 0-2 Test series defeat against South Africa, the spotlight has firmly shifted to head coach Gautam Gambhir. With India’s red-ball form dipping alarmingly under his tenure, debates around his future have intensified. Adding fuel to the fire, Iceland Cricket—famous for their witty social media presence—took a sharp, humorous jab at Gambhir, further amplifying chatter around India’s Test struggles.

With conversations heating up regarding Gambhir’s Test coaching credentials, Iceland Cricket stepped into the narrative with a trademark sarcastic remark. In a post on X, the board announced—mock-seriously—that Gambhir would not be considered for their national team’s coaching role.

“To all our fans, no, Gautam Gambhir will not be invited to be our new national team coach. That position is already filled and we won 75% of our matches in 2025,” wrote Iceland Cricket.

To all our fans, no, Gautam Gambhir will not be invited to be our new national team coach. That position is already filled and we won 75% of our matches in 2025.

— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) November 24, 2025

The humour struck instantly. While Iceland Cricket’s fixtures generally involve lower-tier opponents, their chosen comparison was a pointed commentary on India’s recent decline in Test cricket—a stark contrast to the dominance the team once enjoyed at home. The dig resonated with fans across the world, many interpreting it as a reflection of growing dissatisfaction with India’s Test performances under Gambhir.

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Even though the BCCI has issued no official hint of removing Gambhir, the pressure surrounding his position as the Test coach is rising steadily. His role across all three formats is now under intense scrutiny, with experts suggesting the board may consider splitting responsibilities if results do not improve.

India’s red-ball record under Gambhir paints an unusually grim picture:

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