Gautam Gambhir named head coach of Indian cricket team; BCCI makes official announcement

MUMBAI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been named the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. It was BCCI secretary Jay Shah who announced Gambhir's appointment as Team India's new Head Coach. The BCCI secretary added that he has his full confidence in Gambhir and that he will be the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward.

"It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward. His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most sought-after coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey," Shah wrote on X.

Gambhir is replacing Rahul Dravid who has stepped down as Team India's head coach after the conclusion of the Twenty20 World Cup held in the West Indies and the USA last month.

Gambhir had served as Kolkata Knight Riders' team mentor in the Indian Premier League 2024. KKR lifted their third IPL trophy this season under Gambhir's guidance.

Gambhir, who had played for India in all three formats till 2016, was a member of the Indian team that won the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. He had performed well for India in both the World Cups. Gambhir was India's top scorer in both World Cup finals.