‘Delighted’ Gautam Gambhir thanks BCCI secretary Jay Shah after being appointed as new head coach of India men’s cricket team

New Delhi, July 9: Gautam Gambhir’s name has been a constant in all the talks about the next coach of the Indian national cricket team. BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah finally put an end to the speculations when he announced the appointment of the World Cup winner as the new man to lead the team forward. “Thank you very much for your extremely kind words and constant support @JayShah bhai. Excited to be a part of this journey! The entire team will strive together for excellence and new heights,” the newly appointed head coach replied. Gautam Gambhir appointed as new head coach of Indian men’s cricket team. Former cricketer succeeds Rahul Dravid.

Gautam Gambhir thanks BCCI Jay Shah after being appointed as India’s new head coach

The BCCI had earlier announced that the next head coach would take charge of the team till 2027, a cycle that includes the 2025 Champions Trophy, 2026 T20 World Cup, 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2025 and 2027 World Test Championship cycles. Gambhir’s name for the head coach’s post came up for discussion after the 2024 Indian Premier League season, when he led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title. KKR shares emotional video for ‘Guru’ Gautam Gambhir after appointing his former mentor as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team.

“It is with great pleasure that I welcome @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern cricket has evolved rapidly and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape first-hand. Having weathered the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to take Indian Cricket forward,” Jay Shah posted in the announcement.

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