Former opener Gautam Gambhir is set to take over the role of head coach for the Indian cricket team ahead of their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) has conducted interviews for the role and has shortlisted two candidates, with Gambhir being favored as the successor to Rahul Dravid. BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that appointments for both coach and selector will be finalized soon, with VVS Laxman heading to Zimbabwe and the new coach starting with the Sri Lanka series. With the first match of the tour set to be played on July 27, all eyes will be on Gambhir to lead the team to victory.
Following their victory against South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 finals, Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 internationals. Kohli, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 76 runs in the final, confirmed his decision to retire during the post-match chat with commentator Harsha Bhogle. Rohit, who was the second-highest run scorer in the tournament with 257 runs in eight matches, also announced his retirement during the post-match press conference. Praise for the duo poured in from former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who congratulated them and expressed confidence in their future contribution to the national team.
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir commends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their remarkable performances in T20Is and their crucial roles in securing the T20 World Cup 2024. Highlighting Rohit Sharma's record-breaking achievements and Virat Kohli's impressive tally of runs, Gambhir congratulates the duo for retiring from T20Is on a high note and expresses confidence in their continued contributions to Indian cricket in the future.
After Team India secured a memorable victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20I internationals. As millions of fans mourn the end of an era, the two legends produced a historic moment by holding the trophy and the Indian flag together. Rohit also planted the flag on the ground in Barbados, marking India's triumph in the tournament. In his post-match speech, captain Rohit Sharma expressed his pride and gratitude towards his team and management for their hard work and trust.
In a thrilling match, India defeated England and qualified for the finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed his wishes for the team to win the World Cup trophy for outgoing head coach Rahul Dravid, whose contract will come to an end after the tournament. India's win was led by captain Rohit Sharma's impressive performance, backed by Suryakumar Yadav and the spin bowling of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. This sets the stage for an intense final match between India and another team led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.
As the Indian team faces a crucial match against Australia in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, Gautam Gambhir's potential as the next head coach has become a hot topic of discussion. In a recent virtual meeting with BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee, Gambhir made it clear that he wants complete autonomy in team decisions, freedom to select his own support staff, and is aiming to lead India to success at the 2025 Champions Trophy and 2027 ODI World Cup. Gambhir's strategic approach and ambitious targets demonstrate his vision for the team's future.
With reports linking Gautam Gambhir as the only candidate to apply for the role of India's head coach, the former opener has reportedly laid down five conditions during his interview with the CAC. Gambhir demands full control over the team's cricketing operations without any interference from the board, the freedom to choose his own support staff, and a potential ultimatum for senior players ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Additionally, he proposes a separate team for Test cricket under his leadership.
Former Indian Test cricketer Gautam Gambhir, who is also the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders, is set to be interviewed for the head coach position of the Indian men's cricket team. As the current coach Rahul Dravid's term ends after the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Cricket Advisory Committee will conduct virtual interviews on Tuesday. Additionally, the CAC will also be selecting a new team selector, who is likely to come from the North Zone. Despite rumors of approaching former Australian players, BCCI has clarified that they have not contacted anyone and are looking for a candidate who understands the Indian cricket structure.
In a touching gesture, the Indian cricket team wore black armbands during their match against Afghanistan to pay tribute to former fast bowler David Johnson, who passed away at the age of 52. Johnson, who played two Tests for India, was remembered by his former colleagues and teammates, including Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. His impressive pace of 157.8 km/h during a Test match against Australia will always be remembered in the cricket world.
In a tragic turn of events, former India cricketer David Johnson died by suicide on Thursday. The cricketing fraternity, including former India player Gautam Gambhir, reacted to this news with shock and sadness. The cause of Johnson's death is still unknown.