BCCI is hunting for a new Indian head coach for Men’s International cricket team. The current Indian head coach Rahul Dravid serving a term to end after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
According to media reports, many people guessing some former international cricket stars including Ricky Pointing, Stephen Fleming, and others might be appointed as Indian coaches. However, BCCI head Jay Shah has denied all the allegations which go on social media.
Former Indian star batsman Gautam Gambhir is anticipated to be appointed as the new head coach of Team India. Recently he mentored the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team to win the 2024 IPL title. Here are the top five reasons why Gautam Gambhir will be the perfect choice to be elected as coach of Indian cricket.
Why Gautam Gambhir to appoint as the next Indian Coach
Strong Personality
The 42-year-old Delhi veteran is prominently known for his strong personality on the field. He has contributed during the tough situations for Team India. Some of his remarkable innings include his performance during the T20 World Cup finals in 2007 and the ICC World Cup 2011 finals.
He is highly rated as a good leader at the international level and won two titles in the Indian Premier League as Captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders. His presence will give lots of confidence to the team environment and he backs his players till the last minute.
International Experience
Gautam Gambhir has vast experience serving Team India at the international level. Represented India in nearly 250+ international games across all three formats and scored more than 10000+ runs altogether. He has ranked No. 1 in test cricket as a batsman for the long term.
Gambhir had a good experience playing international games across all countries including Australia, South Africa, England, and other nations. His international experience will be a huge added advantage for the team if appointed as the head coach of India.
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Associate with IPL Teams
Debut in 2008, Gautam Gambhir has played for 11 years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for different franchises including Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He captained his team and made the team win the title in the 2012 and 2014 seasons.
After retiring as a player from IPL, Gambhir associates himself as a mentor for teams like Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders. With his presence, LSG qualified twice for playoffs, and in 2024, KKR won the title in the IPL. His long-term association with IPL helped to understand the game as a guide better as a coach.
Winning Mindset
We often see Gautam Gambhir involved with controversy during IPL days, especially with Virat Kohli. However, he is a strong team player and stands for his team to win the game. Such a strong mindset will help players and teams to play games intensely to win the title.
Young and Dedicated
Compared with other recommendations as head coach of India, Gautam Gambhir is young and dedicated. With such a strong fighting spirit and willingness to conquer the game on any given day, Gambhir will be a strong personality to appoint as the coach of Indian team.
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