BCCI vice-president Shukla has dismissed media speculation regarding Gautam Gambhir's future as India's Test coach, calling the reports baseless. He stated that the board fully backs the current coaching setup and is not considering any changes. BCCI secretary Saikia also previously refuted these claims. The speculation arose after India lost three Test series within 12 months, a period coinciding with a challenging transition phase for the team following key player retirements.