BCCI announces Gautam Gambhir as new India head coach
BCCI secretary Jay Shah alongside KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach for men's cricket team. Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid as the head coach who recently quit after guiding India to 2024 T20 World Cup win. Gambhir's tenure is till ODI World Cup 2027.
"It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team," Shah wrote on X.
"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 Team India, 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," he added.
“It is an absolute honour to serve my tricolour, my people, my country.I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for their exemplary run with the team. I am honoured and excited to take on the role of Head Coach for Team India," said Gambhir in a statement released by the Indian board.
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I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role. Cricket has been my passion and I look forward to working closely with the BCCI, Head of Cricket – Mr VVS Laxman, the support staff, and, most importantly, the players, as we work towards achieving success in the upcoming tournaments,” the statement further said.
Gambhir will be overseeing all three formats of the game and his tenure will start with the limited-over series against Sri Lanka later this month which comprises three ODIs and three T20Is.
