Dravid backs Gautam Gambhir to succeed in new role, says 'team will benefit from what he brings to the table'
Dravid backs Gautam Gambhir to succeed in new role, says 'team will benefit'
Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as Team India’s new head coach brought plenty of expectations. Though the one he replaced, Rahul Dravid, helped India end the ICC trophy drought after 11 years by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas, Gambhir helping KKR win IPL 2024 was seen as ahugemilestone.
Two months into his new role, Gambhir oversaw India win the T20I series win against Sri Lanka, but they lost the One-Dayers, with his latest assignment being the ongoing Test series with Bangladesh at home.
Dravid and Gambhir have played together for several years, and having known GG from closed quarters, Dravid sounded pleased with Gautam’s appointment. Although he admitted every coach would have his share of success and failures, Dravid backed Gambhir to taste success only for what he brings. Rahul said the Indian Team would benefit hugely under GG’s leadership.
"He (Gambhir) has got a lot of experience, as a player also he has played a lot, he obviously coached quite a bit. I am sure he will be great," Dravid said during a media interaction at the launch event of 'Roombr,' a 'Digital Classroom' provider.
"In any situation, everyone brings his own experience and knowledge to the table. I am sure the team will benefit from everything that Gautam brings to them with his team," the former India head coach added.
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India succeeded under Dravid
Dravid’s appointment brought wholesome changes to Indian cricket, with Rohit Sharma replacing Virat Kohli as all-format captain.
Under Dravid, like it was during his captaincy days, Team India came close to winning ICC titles but failed in most. They reached three finals and one semi-final of three ICC events during his tutelage, with their only success coming in the last one (T20 WC) against South Africa in June earlier this year.
India also won the Border-Gavaskar series and the five-match Test series under Dravid at home, with winning the 2023 Asia Cup Final against Sri Lanka being the highlight.
Team India will play 10 Tests until January next year, with Gambhir’s toughest assignment being the away five-match Test series against Australia starting November 22.
The Men in Blue will then partake in the ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for the February-March window in Pakistan next year.
(With inputs from agencies)
