Under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir, Kolkata Knight Riders became champions.Before this he has also been the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants. Gautam Gambhir played his last international match in 2016.
New Delhi. As the T20 World Cup 2024 comes to an end. Discussions about India’s new coach are also starting to heat up. Current coach Rahul Dravid’s tenure ends after this World Cup. In such a situation, BCCI is actively searching for a new coach. Former left-handed opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has been named as India’s new coach, according to Dainik Jagran news. It will be formally announced by the end of June.
The report claimed that Gautam Gambhir has agreed to become India’s head coach. He has requested the BCCI that he wants to bring his team of coaching staff together. Currently, India’s batting coach is Vikram Rathore. The responsibility of the bowling coach rests on the shoulders of Paras Mhambare. At the same time, T Dileep is the fielding coach of Team India.
Gautam Gambhir has already expressed his desire to become the coach of Team India. He said, ‘I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no greater honor than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and people all over the world. Only 140 crore Indians will help India win the World Cup. If everyone starts praying for us and we start playing and representing them, India will win the World Cup. The most important thing is to be fearless.
First published: June 16, 2024, 13:28 IST