The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named World Cup-winning opening batter Gautam Gambhir as the top coach of the Indian males’s cricket group. It was a a lot anticipated information as Gambhir was the entrance runner to interchange ex-India head coach Rahul Dravid within the put up. Dravid’s tenure had come to an finish after India’s T20 World Cup triumph final month. Gambhir was the not the one candidate for the position of India head coach because the BCCI additionally interviewed ex-India batter WV Raman. The board ultimately chosen Gambhir for the put up.
Minutes after Gambhir was introduced as the top coach of the Indian cricket group, WV Raman took to social media to “congratulate” him.
“Congrats @GautamGambhir and all the easiest to you,” wrote Raman.
Congrats @GautamGambhir and all the easiest to you .
— WV Raman (@wvraman) July 9, 2024
In the meantime, the BCCI in a launch wrote: “The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Mr Ashok Malhotra, Mr Jatin Paranjpe and Ms Sulakshana Naik on Tuesday unanimously advisable Mr Gautam Gambhir because the Head Coach of Staff India (Senior Males). The previous India batter will take cost from the upcoming away sequence towards Sri Lanka the place Staff India are set to play 3 ODIs & 3 T20Is beginning July 27, 2024.
“The BCCI had invited purposes for the stated place on Could thirteenth to nominate Mr Rahul Dravid’s successor, whose time period acquired over after the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup, 2024.
“The BCCI welcomes Gautam Gambhir in his position with Staff 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 group 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 position as mentor with KKR in 2024, Gambhir helped the group safe its third IPL title.
“In his new position as Head Coach of Staff India, Gambhir can be answerable for overseeing the event and efficiency of the Indian cricket group. His focus can be on growing a tradition of excellence, self-discipline, and teamwork, whereas additionally nurturing younger expertise and making ready the group for future challenges on the worldwide stage.”
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