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After success with KKR in IPL, Gautam

Gambhir given charge of Men in Blue

Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach of Team India came to an end after
the conclusion T20 World Cup 2024. India won the prestigious title

OUR BUREAU
Mumbai
he Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday an-
Tnounced that former cricketer Gautam Gam-
bhir has been appointed as the Indian men’s cricket
team’s new head coach. Gambhir was a left-handed
opener for the India team and served as Kolkata
Knight Riders’ team mentor in the Indian Premier
League 2024. KKR lifted their third IPL trophy this
season under Gambhir’s guidance.
Jay Shah took to his official X account and an-
nounced Gambhir’s appointment as Team India’s
new Head Coach. The BCCI secretary added that he
has his full confidence in Gambhir and that he will
be the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward.
“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
career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal per-
son to steer Indian Cricket forward. His clear vision
for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience,
positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and
most sought-after coaching role. The @BCCI fully
supports him as he embarks on this new journey,”
Shah wrote on X.
Gambhir, who hit some memorable knocks as
a left-handed opener for India, served as Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team mentor Gautam Gambhir, co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and Pooja Dadlani pose for a picture
Knight Riders’ team mentor in the Indian Premier
League 2024. KKR lifted their third IPL trophy this with the Indian Premier League 2024 trophy (ANI)
season under Gambhir’s guidance.
Gambhir said that serving his country has been brilliant run with the Men in Blue. He added that “Heartiest congratulations to Gautam Gam-
the ‘greatest privilege’ of his life. “India is my iden- Gambhir’s experience made him the ideal candi- bhir on being appointed as the Head Coach of Team
tity and serving my country has been the greatest date to guide the team forward. India. His illustrious career and profound cricketing
privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit “The Board would like to thank former Head insights make him a perfect fit for this role. We are
wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as Coach, Mr Rahul Dravid for his brilliant run with excited about the positive impact he will bring to
it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The the team. Team India now embarks on a journey Indian cricket. Best wishes for a successful tenure,”
men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion In- under a new coach - Mr Gautam Gambhir. His ap- Shukla said.
dians and I will do everything in my power to make pointment as Head Coach marks a new chapter for BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar said that Gam-
these dreams come true,” Gambhir wrote on X. Indian cricket. His experience, dedication, and vi- bhir has proven credentials as a champion player
The Board of Control for Cricket in India sion for the game make him the ideal candidate to which make him fit to become the head coach of
(BCCI) President Roger Binny reacted to Gautam guide our team forward. We are confident that un- the Men in Blue.
Gambhir becoming Team India’s new head coach der his leadership, Team India will continue to excel “Congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on his
and said that the former cricketer’s appointment and make the nation proud,” Binny was quoted in a appointment as the Head Coach. He has proven
marks a new chapter. release from BCCI as saying. credentials as a champion player and he brings a
Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach of Team BCCI Vice-president Rajeev Shukla congratu- winning mentality to the dressing room. His lead-
India came to an end after the conclusion T20 lated Gautam Gambhir for becoming Team India’s ership and mentorship qualities on and off the field
World Cup 2024. India won the prestigious title. new head coach. He added that people are excited has been inspiring. I am confident that he will shine
In a statement released by BCCI, Roger Binny to see the positive impact that Gambhir will bring bright in this new role which will bring out the best
thanked former head coach Rahul Dravid for his to the team. in our team,” Shelar said.

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