Gautam Gambhir Named India Head Coach: 5 Things To Look Forward to

Jul 10, 2024, 10:18 IST

Aditya Sahay

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Jul 10, 2024, 10:18 IST

Aditya Sahay

Equation with the senior players

It will be interesting to see how Gambhir uses seniors such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Md Shami, R Ashwin, etc. as they near retirement.

Transition phase

Under Gambhir, India is stepping into the transition phase with seniors about to leave in the coming years. It will be interesting to see how the team shapes up under him.

Who will be the new captain(s)?

With Rohit nearing the end of his captaincy tenure, it will be keenly observed as to who becomes the next Indian captain in all formats.

Three different teams?

Under Gambhir, India might assemble different teams for different formats.

Challenge of ICC titles

With Gambhir set to coach India until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup, he can add to India's ICC titles. India is set to play 1 T20 WC, 1 ODI WC and can compete in, at least, two WTC finals until end of his term

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