In a significant development for Indian cricket, former opening batter Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. Gambhir, a World Cup winner, will take charge of the upcoming away series against Sri Lanka, which includes 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is starting on July 27, 2024. His appointment comes after Rahul Dravid’s successful tenure, during which India clinched the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2024 and finished as runners-up in the ICC 50-over World Cup in 2023 and the ICC World Test Championship in 2023.
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
The Board also appointed Paras Mhambrey as the bowling Coach, T. Dilip as the fielding Coach and Vikram Rathour as the batting Coach.
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Gambhir’s Legacy and Vision
Known for his exceptional batting prowess and strategic acumen, Gambhir has left an indelible mark on Indian cricket. His crucial performances in the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s greats. As the former captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he led the team to two IPL title victories (2012 and 2014) and played a mentoring role in securing their third title in 2024.
Gambhir, a veteran of 58 Tests and 147 ODIs, in his new role as head coach, will aim to foster a culture of excellence, discipline, and teamwork within the Indian cricket team. His wealth of experience and deep understanding of the game position him ideally to guide the team forward. His focus will be on nurturing young talent and preparing the team for future global challenges.
India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians… pic.twitter.com/N5YyyrhXAI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed gratitude to Rahul Dravid for his outstanding service as the previous head coach and welcomed Gambhir as the new maestro behind Team India’s success. As the team embarks on this new chapter, all eyes will be on Gambhir’s leadership and vision as he takes charge of one of the most prestigious coaching roles in world cricket.
Now former Team India Rahul Dravid, who took over the reins from Ravi Shastri in 2021 did an impressive job, guiding the team to several victories in both Tests and limited-overs formats.
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