The Indian Cricket team will witness a new head coach. After the sweet success of the T20 World Cup 2024, Rahul Dravid completed his tenure as the Indian Cricket team’s head coach. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Tuesday that former opener Gautam Gambhir has been named the new head coach of Team India. Gambhir takes over from Rahul Dravid, and he must continue to build the team’s momentum after their most recent T20 World Cup triumph. The next limited-overs series against Sri Lanka will be Gambhir’s first task as the team’s head coach.
Gautam Gambhir Announced As New Cricket Head Coach
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah took to X to make the important announcement. He wrote:
“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. 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 through his post mentioned how confident he feels about Gambhir taking Indian Cricket forward. He appreciated the new head coach’s experience in the field and assured BCCI’s support on his new journey.
BCCI On Team India’s New Head Coach
BCCI wrote:
“NEWS: Mr Gautam Gambhir appointed as Head Coach – Team India (Senior Men). Mr Gambhir will take charge from the upcoming away series against Sri Lanka where Team India are set to play 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is starting July 27, 2024.“
President of the BCCI Roger Binny praised Gambhir as the “ideal candidate” moving ahead for India and thanked Dravid for his term in office.
“Team India now embarks on a journey under a new coach, Gautam Gambhir,” Binny stated.
“His appointment as Head Coach marks a new chapter for Indian cricket. His experience, dedication, and vision for the game make him the ideal candidate to guide our team forward”, he said.
Like Binny, Shah said he was certain Gambhir would lead the team to new heights. BCCI reposted Jay Shah’s tweet announcing the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach on X. It also reposted Gautam Gambhir’s assuring tweet, indicating satisfaction with the appointment.
Gautam Gambhir Shares His Views
Gautam Gambhir took to X to share his views on his appointment as the new head coach. He proudly mentioned that India is his identity and that serving the nation is the greatest privilege of his life. He stated that his goal is to make every Indian proud and ensure that men in blue will do everything to make the dreams of Indians true.
Gambhir’s major goal as the head coach would be to keep the Indian squad performing at its peak. He’ll need to collaborate closely with the players and support team to identify areas for improvement. Devising plans to overcome any inadequacies will also be needed. Considering India’s standing as one of the world’s top cricketing nations everyone has good expectations from the new head coach. However, with his significant experience as a player and his thorough grasp of the game, he is well-equipped to manage the pressure.
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