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

If India is staring at the possibility of a 0-2 Test series defeat against South Africathe spotlight has shifted firmly to the head coach Gautam Gambhir. As India’s red-ball form has dipped alarmingly under his tenure, debates over his future have intensified. Adding fuel to the fire, Icelandic cricket– famous for their witty social media presence – made a sharp, humorous quip at Gambhir, further adding to the talk of India’s Test battle.

Iceland Cricket’s ironic swipe at Gautam Gambhir goes viral

As talk of Gambhir’s Test coaching credentials heated up, Iceland Cricket jumped into the story with a trademark sarcastic remark. In a post on X, the board announced – almost seriously – that Gambhir would not be considered for the coaching role of their national team.

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

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

— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) November 24, 2025

The humor struck immediately. Although Iceland Cricket’s matches generally involve lower-level 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 around the world, with many interpreting it as a reflection of growing dissatisfaction with India’s Test performance under Gambhir.

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Pressure on Gambhir increases as test results drop

Although the BCCI has given no official hint to remove Gambhir, pressure around his position as Test coach is steadily increasing. His role across all three formats is now under intense scrutiny, with experts suggesting the board could consider splitting responsibilities if results do not improve.

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

• The home dominance is broken: India have lost four of their last six home Tests, including an unprecedented 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand– ending a decade-long fortress-like run.
• South Africa threatens history: India has not lost a home series to South Africa since 2000. A draw or defeat in the ongoing Guwahati Test would mark their first home series loss against the Proteas in 25 years.
• General performance: The inconsistency between 18 Tests under Gambhir has become a focal point, making his future one of the most debated topics in Indian cricket.

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