The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah announced the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team.
Shah shared the news on his Twitter account, expressing confidence in Gambhir’s ability to lead the team forward due to his extensive experience and clear vision for Team India. Shah emphasized the importance of modern-day cricket evolution and Gambhir’s firsthand experience in this changing landscape.
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Gautam Gambhir, a former T20 and ODI World Cup winner with India, took to X to express his honor and commitment to making every Indian proud through his new role.
He replaces Rahul Dravid, who stepped down after India’s T20 World Cup victory. Gambhir’s recent success includes guiding the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the IPL 2024 title as a team mentor, adding to his credentials as a former KKR captain who led the franchise to two league titles.
It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his… pic.twitter.com/bvXyP47kqJ
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 9, 2024
In his statement, Gautam Gambhir highlighted his dedication to serving India and supporting the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians, promising to do everything in his power to achieve success.
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His first assignment will be the series against Sri Lanka, where he will miss the services of key players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, who have been rested.
The BCCI plans to invite applications for the team’s support staff soon, with the tenures of batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip having ended after the T20 World Cup. The board is giving Gautam Gambhir the freedom to choose his support staff, although it’s uncertain if the team will have a separate batting coach given Gambhir’s success as an opening batsman.
Gambhir’s first series in charge will feature three T20Is and ODIs in Sri Lanka. The Indian board is allowing the captain of the T20 World Cup-winning team and senior players to take additional rest before returning for the series against Bangladesh in September.
This transition marks a significant moment for Indian cricket as Gambhir steps into the coaching role, bringing his vast experience and strategic mindset to the national team.
