As the tenure of India men’s cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid nears its conclusion after the 2024 T20 World Cup in June, all eyes turn to potential successors. Among the top contenders is former India batter Gautam Gambhir, whose name has risen to the forefront of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) wishlist.
BCCI Reaches Out to Gambhir
Sources reveal that Gambhir, currently serving as the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, has been contacted by the BCCI to assess his interest in the prestigious coaching position. Discussions are anticipated to commence after the culmination of KKR’s IPL 2024 campaign.Â
Gambhir, known for his astute cricketing acumen, has previously mentored IPL franchises Lucknow Super Giants and KKR (currently), showcasing his leadership qualities in the T20 format.
Despite lacking coaching experience at the international or domestic level, Gambhir’s illustrious cricketing career lends credibility to his candidacy. A vital member of India’s victorious campaigns in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, Gambhir’s leadership prowess was evident during his tenure as KKR captain from 2011 to 2017. Under his stewardship, KKR secured playoff berths five times and clinched IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.
Dravid’s Decision and BCCI’s Call for Applications
Rahul Dravid, the incumbent head coach, has reportedly communicated his decision not to seek another term, paving the way for potential successors. The BCCI has issued an advertisement inviting applications for the head coach position, emphasizing its duration of three and a half years encompassing all three cricketing formats.
With Gambhir emerging as a frontrunner for the coveted role, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await further developments after the IPL’s culmination. The BCCI’s pursuit of a coach capable of guiding India’s cricketing fortunes in the coming years underscores the significance of this decision-making process.
As the cricketing fraternity awaits the announcement of India’s new head coach, the spotlight remains firmly on Gautam Gambhir, whose transition from celebrated cricketer to potential coaching maestro could herald a new era for Indian cricket.
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 considers Gautam Gambhir, former Indian cricketer and current IPL mentor, as a potential candidate for the head coach role after Rahul Dravid's term ends after the 2024 T20 World Cup.%%page%%){kind=link}