World Cup-winning opening batter Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid, on Tuesday, July 9.
Dravid stepped down from the role following India’s recent T20 World Cup triumph in the Americas.
“It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr. Gautam Gambhir 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 career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah announced on his X account.
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
“His clear vision for #TeamIndia, combined with his extensive experience, makes him the perfect fit for this exciting and highly coveted coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey.”
The 42-year-old Gambhir, a key member of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning Indian team, led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He also served as the mentor for the KKR team that won the IPL title in 2024.
