BCCI appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian Cricket Team
The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. Gautam Gambhir, who is the former opener for India, has signed a three-year contract and will succeed the legendary Rahul Dravid. Gambhir, who played an important role in India’s 2011 World Cup victory, was interviewed alongside W.V. Raman by the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee, led by Ashok Malhotra, via Zoom. Despite Raman’s detailed presentation, the committee recommended Gambhir for the role.
In July, Gambhir will officially begin his tenure and will serve until December 31, 2027, which marks the year of the next ODI World Cup. Although Gambhir has never formally coached a team, he has been associated with IPL franchises Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor, leading the latter to its third IPL title on May 26, just a day before the application deadline for the head coach position.
Some of the initial reports suggested that BCCI was considering former Australian captain Ricky Pomting and Justin Langer for the job. However, the Secretary of BCCI, Jay Shah, refuted these claims, stating that the board did not approach any former Australian cricketers and was focused on hiring an Indian coach.