India, July 13 -- Like it or not, Gautam Gambhir isn't going anywhere. His position as India's head coach is under no threat, and until his contract runs out, he is here to stay. At worst, he could lose charge of the Test side, but as far as white-ball cricket is concerned, the 0-6 hammering in the United Kingdom notwithstanding, Gambhir is set to remain in charge. The public sentiment is understandable; the fury even more so. But while going winless against Ireland and England will sting, the BCCI is unlikely to let the result influence its long-term plans.

Surprised? Don't be, for Gambhir has delivered what many coaches before him failed to: winning more than one ICC trophy. For years, the narrative was simple: bilateral series don't c...