In the aftermath of India’s startling defeat to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Sourav Ganguly has stepped forward with a firm message: Gautam Gambhir is not the problem. Instead, the former India captain believes the conversation must shift toward better pitches, stronger execution, and a long-term mindset if India want to restore their dominance in home Test cricket.

Ganguly Ends the Noise: ‘No Question of Sacking Gambhir’

The loss to South Africa — marked by India’s second-lowest failed chase at home — triggered loud external chatter about Gautam Gambhir’s future as head coach. But Ganguly, who now serves as President of the Cricket Association of Bengal, shut down the speculation in an interview with India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai.

“There’s no question of sacking Gau

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