BCCI Offers Gautam Gambhir Team India’s Head Coach Position: Report
With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) inviting applications for team India’s head coach position many reports suggest that Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor Gautam Gambhir for the ‘to-be vacated post’. Rahul Dravid has confirmed his departure after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Indian Team is gearing up for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing for life after the World Cup as Rahul Dravid has confirmed his departure post-gala event. BCCI has already invited applications for the head coach post, but as per the reports from ESPNCrickinfo, they are also looking at Gautam Gambhir as a potential replacement. APL 2024: Know Teams, Schedule, Auction Details, Live Streaming and Telecast Viewing Option of Andhra Premier League Season Three.
Gautam Gambhir came to the limelight again as he rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a mentor and looked after preparations along with the franchise head coach Chandrakant Pandit. Former India batter has already won IPL titles with KKR and even played a crucial role in India’s World Cup-winning campaign. After a string of foreign coaches, BCCI has been looking at former Indian players to take up the head coaching role. Before current coach Rahul Dravid, Ravi Shastri led the Indian team to glory.
As per reports from ESPNcricinfo, Gambhir has been contacted by the BCCI to gauge his interest in the job, and further discussions are expected after KKR complete their IPL 2024 campaign. However, the deadline for applying for the India head coach job is May 27, a day after the IPL final. What Is Q-Collar, the Unique Device Worn by Tom Kohler-Cadmore During RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 Match?.
Although Gautam Gambhir has no experience of coaching, his recent success with KKR and earlier results with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have proved his ability to deliver at the highest level. The tactician also turned heads by using Sunil Narine as an opener in the current season, which proved to be a masterstroke for IPL 2024 top-seed KKR. His unorthodox approach may benefit the Indian side but fans have to wait for the final decision. And that would be declared after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup.
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