Bhubaneswar, Feb. 26 -- Former Englandpacer Steve Harmison has cast doubt over Gautam Gambhir's future as India's head coach, suggesting that an early exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup could bring his tenure under serious scrutiny.

India stormed through the group stage with four wins from four matches, including a high-profile victory over Pakistan. However, their campaign hit turbulence in the Super 8 after a heavy defeat to South Africa, leaving their semi-final hopes hanging in the balance. With a crucial clash against Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the stakes could not be higher.

In a recent interaction, Harmison pointed out that Gambhir's intense and uncompromising personality might not work in his favour if resu...