BCCI announces Gautam Gambhir as new head coach of Indian cricket team

The Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah took on X to announce Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team on Tuesday. 

"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 person to steer Indian Cricket forward," Jay Shah wrote. 

"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," it further read.

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

Former India opening batter Gautam Gambhir stood as the leading candidate to replace Rahul Dravid as India's head coach. After he rejoined KKR as a mentor for this year’s IPL, which resulted in the team winning their third IPL season, Gambhir became the most preferred choice for BCCI to coach Team India.

Earlier on 1 July, Jay Shah had also confirmed that Team India's new head coach will join the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, starting from July 27.

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