Thursday, February 13, 2025

Gautam Gambhir turns into head coach of the India’s cricket staff changing Dravid

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was named head coach of the nation’s cricket staff on Tuesday (9), taking up from his former teammate Rahul Dravid.

Dravid, who led India to the T20 World Cup final month, selected to not reapply for the place, permitting Gambhir to step into the position.

“It’s an absolute honour to serve my tri-colour, my folks, my nation,” Gambhir, 42, mentioned in an announcement issued by the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI).

“I’ve at all times taken pleasure whereas donning the Indian jersey throughout my taking part in days and it’s going to be no completely different after I take up this new position.”

“His appointment as head coach marks a brand new chapter for Indian cricket,” mentioned BCCI president Roger Binny.

“His expertise, dedication, and imaginative and prescient for the sport make him the best candidate to information our staff ahead.

“We’re assured that underneath his management, Crew India will proceed to excel and make the nation proud,” he mentioned.

Gambhir, a former Indian cricketer, is famend for his important contributions to the nationwide staff. As an opener, he was a part of the squads that gained the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 50-overs World Cup in 2011. Gambhir additionally led the Kolkata Knight Riders to 2 Indian Premier League titles and later guided them to a 3rd title as a mentor.

Identified for his aggressive left-handed batting, he performed 242 matches for India throughout all codecs. After retiring from cricket, Gambhir transitioned to politics, becoming a member of the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP).

He was elected as a Member of Parliament for the East Delhi constituency within the 2019 basic elections. In his political profession, Gambhir has been vocal about numerous social and nationwide points, aiming to deliver optimistic modifications to his constituency and the nation.


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