Gautam Gambhir Becomes New Head Coach of Indian Cricket Team
Announcement by Jay Shah
Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced on Tuesday that former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team.
Gautam Gambhir’s Background
Gambhir was a left-handed opener for the India team and served as Kolkata Knight Riders’ team mentor in the Indian Premier League 2024. Under his guidance, KKR lifted their third IPL trophy this season.
Jay Shah’s Statement
Jay Shah took to his official X account to announce Gambhir’s appointment. He expressed his full confidence in Gambhir, stating, “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 career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward. His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most sought-after coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey.”
End of Rahul Dravid’s Tenure
Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the head coach of Team India came to an end after the final match of the T20 World Cup 2024, where India beat South Africa by seven runs to win the prestigious trophy after 17 years. In the final, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel’s partnership helped India reach a total of 176/7, and the team managed to defend this total to clinch a 7-run win and lift their second T20 World Cup title.
