- Gautam Gambhir is expected to replace Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, with an official announcement pending after his meeting with BCCI officials on June 18.
- The BCCI has agreed to Gambhir’s demand for separate teams for white-ball (ODIs and T20Is) and red-ball (Tests) formats.
- Gambhir’s coaching tenure is projected to span from July 2024 to December 2027, covering all three formats of the game.
Gautam Gambhir is set to become the next head coach of the Indian cricket team, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Reports indicate that the BCCI has agreed to Gambhir’s demands, including the creation of separate teams for white-ball and red-ball formats.
Gambhir, who currently mentors the Kolkata Knight Riders, has been vocal about his desire to coach the national team, emphasizing the honor of representing over a billion Indian fans.
Gautam Gambhir Set to Transform Indian Cricket with Format-Specific Teams
A crucial meeting is scheduled between Gambhir and BCCI officials, including secretary Jay Shah, on June 18 to finalize the details. This meeting is expected to confirm Gambhir’s position and outline the terms of his coaching tenure.
Gambhir has expressed a strong desire to coach the Indian team, emphasizing the prestige and responsibility of representing over a billion fans globally. His experience as a player in India’s 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories adds to his credentials.
Currently mentoring the Kolkata Knight Riders, Gambhir’s coaching contract with the national team is projected to run from July 2024 to December 2027. This period will cover all three formats, aiming to bring a new strategic approach to Indian cricket.
Gambhir’s appointment as the head coach marks a significant shift in Indian cricket, bringing fresh strategic insights and a bold approach with format-specific teams. His tenure, set to begin in July 2024, promises to usher in a new era of innovation and success for the national team.
“I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and those across the globe as well.”
– Gautam Gambhir
