Former World-Cup winner, Gautam Gambhir was named as the new Indian head coach by the BCCI on Tuesday. The 42-year-old, who played a key role in India’s 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, was the front-runner to replace Rahul Dravid whose tenure ended with the country’s triumph in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month. Gambhir’s first assignment as Indian coach will be the tour of Sri Lanka where the Men in Blue will be playing three T20Is and as many ODIs starting from July 27.
“The Board would like to thank former Head Coach, Mr Rahul Dravid for his brilliant run with the team. Team India now embarks on a journey under a new coach – Mr Gautam Gambhir. His appointment as Head Coach marks a new chapter for Indian cricket. His experience, dedication, and vision for the game make him the ideal candidate to guide our team forward. We are confident that under his leadership, Team India will continue to excel and make the nation proud,” said BCCI President Roger Binny in an elaborative statement.
The sentiment was echoed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.
“The baton now passes on to Mr Gautam Gambhir who will don the role of Head Coach from the forthcoming series in Sri Lanka,” Shah said.
“Gambhir has been a fierce competitor and a brilliant strategist. We believe he will bring the same tenacity and leadership to his role as Head Coach. His transition to the role of Head Coach is a natural progression, and I believe he will bring out the best in our players. His vision for the future of Indian cricket aligns perfectly with our goals, and we are excited about the journey ahead,” he added.
“It is an absolute honour to serve my tricolour, my people, my country,” said Gambhir in a BCCI statement.
The post Jay Shah reveals why Gautam Gambhir was chosen as India’s head coach appeared first on Cricket Country.
