Gautam Gambhir appointed Indian cricket team head coach

Gautam Gambhir, former India batter, replaces Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian team.
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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced Gautam Gambhir as the new Indian team head coach. Gambhir, a former India batter, replaces Rahul Dravid whose tenure ended after the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies.

In a post on X, Shah wrote, “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.”