The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied widespread speculation regarding Gautam Gambhir's future as India's Test coach. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia called reports of VVS Laxman being approached for the role 'factually incorrect and baseless.' Saikia stated that the board has taken no steps to alter the Test coaching setup, dismissing the rumors as speculative and a 'figment of imagination.' The speculation arose following India's recent Test series losses.