Mumbai: Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is likely to be the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, barring a tussle with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The prospect of Gambhir’s expected role comes as current India head coach Rahul Dravid is out of the T20 World Cup 2020 and the former right-handed batsman is unlikely to reapply for the job.
Although there is no official confirmation, Gambhir seems to have applied for the post of head coach, which was submitted on 27 May.
A Cricbuzz report suggests that BCCI and Gautam Gambhir are in talks on various aspects.
“The BCCI and Gambhir share the belief that ‘we have to do it for the country.’
The BCCI, which has close ties with top-level players, has announced an agreement with Gambhir, the owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, who has been appointed as India’s head coach. pressure
On the other hand, a well-known commentator related to the BCCI affairs said that efforts are being made to rope in Gambhir as the head coach of the team. The former Indian cricketer spoke to Shah after the IPL final.
Gambhir has told close colleagues that he is considering accepting the post of India head coach.
Although there is no official confirmation till now, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner Shah Rukh Khan is aware of the development.
Gambhir should be seen to captain KKR in the 2024 edition of IPL and win the trophy the side craves. Before that, he led the franchise to two IPL titles as captain in 2012 and 2014.
Gambhir ‘likely’ to be India’s new head coach: report
