Team India won the T20 World Cup after a long wait. With that win, Rahul Dravid’s tenure as Indian coach has been ended. Along with him, Team India’s batting, bowling and fielding coach also ended their term. The BCCI will invite applications for Team India’s support staff, but Gautam Gambhir will have autonomy in selecting his own team of support staff members.
Gautam Gambhir is Set to Take the Charge:
The BCCI’s Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) has conducted interviews with Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman for the head coach position, awaiting an official announcement. Gambhir is likely to assume the role pending final salary negotiations with the board. In late July, Team India will embark on a white-ball series in Sri Lanka, marking Gambhir’s inaugural stint at the national level as head coach.
Notably, Gambhir’s coaching background primarily stems from the IPL, where he served as a mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants for two seasons before moving to KKR last year. His coaching tenure with KKR culminated in an IPL victory. Despite lacking prior experience as a head coach at any level, Gambhir’s leadership and strategic acumen in the IPL have positioned him for a significant role in guiding Team India in international cricket.
Gambhir’s Freehand to select Coaching Stuff:
After the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies, BCCI plans to invite applications for Team India’s support staff positions. The tenures of batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T Dilip have come to an end. Traditionally, the head coach has the final say in appointing the support staff, a practice BCCI will continue.
Following the application process, Gautam Gambhir is expected to have the autonomy to select his own support staff. There is speculation that India may not appoint a new batting coach, leveraging Gambhir’s extensive experience as one of India’s most successful all-format openers. His role in shaping the team’s strategy and coaching approach could mark a significant shift as India prepares for upcoming cricketing challenges.
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