Gautam Gambhir was named the brand new Indian cricket workforce head coach after Rahul Dravid‘s tenure got here to an finish following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir, who was the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, is all set to take cost of the workforce in the course of the upcoming ODI and T20Is sequence in Sri Lanka. Alongside along with his appointment, BCCI made it clear {that a} new help workers may even be introduced within the close to future. Within the official launch, BCCI thanked batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and fielding coach T. DIlip for his or her companies and wished them luck for the longer term.
“The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Mr Ashok Malhotra, Mr Jatin Paranjpe and Ms Sulakshana Naik on Tuesday unanimously really helpful Mr Gautam Gambhir because the Head Coach of Crew India (Senior Males). The previous India batter will take cost from the upcoming away sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka the place Crew India are set to play 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is beginning July 27, 2024.”
“The BCCI had invited purposes for the mentioned place on Could thirteenth to nominate Mr Rahul Dravid’s successor, whose time period received over after the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup, 2024.”
“The Board want to take this chance to precise its heartfelt gratitude to Mr Dravid for his excellent service as Head Coach. Dravid’s tenure was marked by important achievements; probably the most noteworthy being topped champions of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup, 2024. Crew India additionally completed as runners-up within the ICC 50-over World Cup, 2023 hosted in India & the ICC World Take a look at Championship in 2023 hosted in England.”
“Other than the workforce’s dominance in bilateral sequence at dwelling, Dravid’s dedication to nurturing younger expertise and instilling self-discipline and sportsmanship within the workforce has been exemplary.”
“The Board additionally congratulates Mr Paras Mhambrey (Bowling Coach), Mr T. Dilip (Fielding Coach) and Mr Vikram Rathour (Batting Coach) on a extremely profitable tenure. The BCCI values their contribution and needs them the very best going ahead.”
“The BCCI welcomes Gautam Gambhir in his function with Crew India. The previous Indian opener brings with him a wealth of expertise and a deep understanding of the sport. Recognized for his distinctive batting prowess and strategic acumen, Gambhir has been a pivotal determine in Indian cricket.”
“His exceptional contributions to the Indian workforce that embrace essential performances within the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, have cemented his legacy as one of many sport’s greats. Gambhir additionally led his IPL franchise, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 2 title victories in 2012 and 2014. In his function as mentor with KKR in 2024, Gambhir helped the workforce safe its third IPL title.”
“In his new function as Head Coach of Crew India, Gambhir will probably be liable for overseeing the event and efficiency of the Indian cricket workforce. His focus will probably be on growing a tradition of excellence, self-discipline, and teamwork, whereas additionally nurturing younger expertise and making ready the workforce for future challenges on the worldwide stage,” the official press launch from BCCI acknowledged.
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