Gautam Gambhir Appointed as Head Coach for Team India.

 Gautam Gambhir is the present head coach of the Indian Cricket team. He preceded Rahul Dravid for this position after team India won the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2024. He gave interviews and was placed in this position after the rounds on 9th July (Tuesday). 

Read the given news blog and learn in detail about Gautam Gambhir becoming the new Head coach of the Indian National Cricket team. 

Who is Gautam Gambhir?

Gautam Gambhir, born on 14th October 1981, is an Indian former Cricketer, Philanthropist, and former Politician. He currently took the position of the Head Coach in the National Indian Cricket Team and replaced Rahul Dravid. 

He played in all formats for India between 2003 and 2016, & he has been the greatest opener of his game span.

When Was Gautam Gambhir Appointed as Head Coach?

As the Head Coach, Gambhir will serve the Indian cricket squad for all three formats (Test, ODI & T20) from July 2024 to December 2027. He is responsible for taking charge of the upcoming series against Sri Lanka in which the Indian team will play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs from 27th July 2024 onwards. 

He was appointed as the Head coach of the Indian National Cricket team on 9th July (Tuesday). This news was announced by the BCCI’s (Board of Control for Cricket in India’s) secretary, Jay Shah on Twitter on this mentioned date. 

Who was the Previous Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team?

Gautam Gambhir replaced Rahul Dravid who stepped down as the Indian Head Coach for the National Cricket team after the Indian squad won the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2024 trophy on 29th June (Saturday). He was appointed for the position on 3rd November 2021. 

Indian Cricket Team Head Coach Interviews 2024

The BCCI started inviting applications for the Head coach position on 13th May this year. The term of Rahul Dravid, the former Head coach, ended after the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2024. 

• Initially, Gautam Gambhir was the only candidate in the interviews.
• He can get the best out of any Cricket player and will be a strict coach.
• Along with Gambhir, WV Raman also gave interviews.
• An overseas candidate also participated in the interviews.

An official statement by BCCI mentioned:

“Gambhir had a virtual interview but Raman’s presentation was very impressive and detailed. The CAC is likely to interview an overseas candidate tomorrow. Gambhir has the edge but Raman’s presentation was very thorough.” 

Gautam Gambhir: Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team

The BCCI expressed gratitude towards Rahul Dravid for his excellent service as a Head Coach. He nurtured new talents. Under his guidance, the team won:

• ICC T20 Men’s World Cup 2024 - India Won the Trophy.
• ICC 50-Over World Cup 2023 - India Ended as the Runner-Up. 
• ICC World Test Championship in 2023 - India Ended as the Runner-Up. 

The BCCI gave their best regards and congratulated Paras Mhambrey (Bowling Coach), T. Dilip (Fielding Coach), and Vikram Rathour (Batting Coach) for a highly successful tenure.

Then, the BCCI welcomed Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of Team India. Gambhir performed extremely well while being in the team and he also led the KKR franchise of IPL to the 3 titles in 2012, 2014, and 2024. 

Role of the Indian National Cricket Team Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir, as the Head Coach of Team India, will be responsible for overseeing the team’s performance and developing a culture of excellence, discipline, and teamwork. He will also nurture the new talents for future matches like Dravid did. 

What did the BCCI Members say about this selection of Gautam Gambhir as the Head Coach in 2024?

Many members of the BCCI made remarkable comments on Gautam Gambhir being the new Head coach of the Indian Cricket team. 

Jay Shah, the secretary of BCCI, stated:

“We thank Mr Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for their service and stellar effort in their tenure with Team India. The team enjoyed remarkable success across formats and being crowned champions at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2024 is a moment that the nation will cherish for a long time. The baton now passes on to Mr Gautam Gambhir who will don the role of Head Coach from the forthcoming series in Sri Lanka.”

He further added:

“Gambhir has been a fierce competitor and a brilliant strategist. We believe he will bring the same tenacity and leadership to his role as Head Coach. His transition to the role of Head Coach is a natural progression, and I believe he will bring out the best in our players. I am confident that he will inspire and lead the team to new heights. His vision for the future of Indian cricket aligns perfectly with our goals, and we are excited about the journey ahead. Congratulations to him and best of luck for this new journey.”

The President of BCCI, Roger Binny, also mentioned:

“The Board would like to thank former Head Coach, Mr Rahul Dravid for his brilliant run with the team. Team India now embarks on a journey under a new coach – Mr Gautam Gambhir. 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. We are confident that under his leadership, Team India will continue to excel and make the nation proud.”

Gautam Gambhir, the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket team, stated:

“It is an absolute honour to serve my tricolour, my people, my country. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for their exemplary run with the team. I am honoured and excited to take on the role of Head Coach for Team India.”

He further added:

“I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role. Cricket has been my passion and I look forward to working closely with the BCCI, Head of Cricket – Mr VVS Laxman, the support staff, and, most importantly, the players, as we work towards achieving success in the upcoming tournaments.”

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