Gautam Gambhir Named New Head Coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Makes Announcement
The former KKR mentor is set to take charge of the Indian cricket team from the Sri Lanka series later in July. Gautam Gambhir succeeded Rahul Dravid, whose stint as India head coach ended with the Men in Blue winning the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
Gautam Gambhir has been named the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The former cricketer most recently was the mentor of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and reports of him succeeding Rahul Dravid for the role emerged after the Knight Riders won IPL 2024. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah confirmed the development and shared a picture with Gambhir. He wrote, "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."
Gautam Gambhir Named New Head Coach of Indian Men's Cricket Team
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
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 9, 2024
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