T20 World Cup 2026: Manoj Tiwary Urges BCCI to Sack Gautam Gambhir if India Fails to Secure Title

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has sparked a major debate by suggesting that the BCCI should sack head coach Gautam Gambhir if India fails to clinch the T20 World Cup 2026 title. While the team has seen success in the T20I format, Gambhir has faced significant criticism following disappointing results in recent Test and ODI series, including a loss to New Zealand. Tiwary believes that despite the BCCI’s public stance of backing Gambhir until his contract expires, a failure on the world stage would force the board to make a difficult decision regarding his future.

As a potential successor, Tiwary has proposed VVS Laxman, the current Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Highlighting Laxman’s impressive winning percentage during his stints as interim coach and his “level-headed” personality, Tiwary urged the BCCI to convince the legendary batter to take over the role if a change becomes necessary. This bold “bombshell” prediction adds immense pressure to the upcoming tournament, framing it as a definitive test for Gambhir’s tenure as India’s head coach.