Is Gautam Gambhir stepping down? Rumours spark amid IND vs SA Test series

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A fake social media post claimed Gautam Gambhir had stepped down, but the truth is very different

A viral message from an impersonator claimed Gambhir was 'stepping away from cricket,' but no credible source or official account confirmed it

Gambhir made no announcement. No journalist, BCCI update, or verified platform reported his resignation, the post is fabricated.

The fake post surfaced during the Guwahati Test, a high-buzz moment where misinformation spreads fast among fans

India are far behind in the game as South Africa pile on a massive total, putting the hosts under huge pressure in the Guwahati Test

If South Africa complete a clean sweep, it could trigger serious scrutiny of Gautam Gambhir’s new coaching tenure making the road ahead even tougher for India’s head coach

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