Gautam Gambhir Likely to Become Team India’s Head Coach After T20 World Cup, Says Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 28: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has mentioned that Gautam Gambhir is expected to be the next head coach of Team India after the T20 World Cup. Ganguly shared this news with media persons, saying, “I think he will be the next coach (for Team India).”

With Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach ending after the T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is in the process of making a decision. Dravid has expressed his intention not to renew his contract. He stated, “Every game I have coached for India is important. This is the last tournament in job. I have enjoyed coaching India, it is great to work with these boys. It is a special job. But there are schedules where I find myself that at this stage of my life, I won’t be able to apply.”

Gautam Gambhir, a former left-handed opener for the Indian team, is seen as a strong candidate for the head coach role. He recently served as the team mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, where KKR won their third IPL trophy this season.

Ganguly also praised the Indian team for reaching the T20 World Cup final. He said, “To get to two World Cup finals in 7 months speaks volumes about the capability & strength of the team…They will not make any changes to the team and this is Rohit Sharma’s leadership style. It will be the same team…I wish they win it tomorrow.”

India is set to face South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.