"The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik on Tuesday unanimously recommended Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of Team India (Senior Men)," the BCCI said in a statement on Tuesday.
Before the cricket board's statement, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had made this announcement through a social media post on Tuesday. "It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Mr. @GautamGambhir as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. Modern cricket has been evolving rapidly and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close," said Jay Shah.
"Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to take Indian Cricket forward. "His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly suited to take on this exciting and most sought after coaching role. "The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey," he said in a post on Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and had appeared in interviews for the head coach's position along with another former India opener WV Raman.
The former left-handed opener helped KKR lift the trophy for the third time in 2024 and impressed everyone with his leadership ability. Previously, he had captained KKR to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. Gambhir, a former Member of Parliament from Delhi, mentored the Lucknow Super Giants team before taking up the same responsibility at KKR.
The BCCI invited applications for the said post on May 13 to name the successor to Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Gambhir and another former India opener W.V. Raman appeared for the interview after Jay Shah denied that the BCCI had held talks with former Australian players for the position. "The Board wishes to take this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to Dravid for his outstanding service as head coach. The mandate of Dravid was marked by significant achievements, the most notable being being crowned champion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. India also finished as runners-up in the ICC 50-over World Cup, 2023 held in India and the ICC World Test Championship in 2023 held in England,” the BCCI said in its statement.
"Apart from the team's dominance in bilateral series at home, Dravid's dedication to nurturing young talent and instilling discipline and sportsmanship in the team has been exemplary," the cricket board said.
The Board also congratulated Rahul Dravid's support staff for his successful performance. "The Board also congratulates Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), T. Dilip (fielding coach) and Vikram Rathour (batting coach) for their successful tenure. The BCCI values their contribution and wishes them the best in the future. The BCCI welcomed Gambhir in his new role with the Indian team and both the secretary and the president praised the appointment of the former India opener.
"The BCCI welcomes Gautam Gambhir in his role with the Indian team. The former Indian opener brings with him a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the game. Known for his exceptional batting prowess and strategic acumen, Gambhir has been a figure fundamental in the Indian team.
"His notable contributions to the Indian team include crucial performances in the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, which have cemented his legacy as one of the sporting greats. Gambhir also led his IPL franchise, the Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR) to two titles in 2012 and 2014. In his mentoring role with KKR in 2024, Gambhir helped the team to its third IPL title," the BCCI said in its statement. The statement clarified that in his new role as coach As head of the Indian team, Gambhir will be responsible for overseeing the development and performance of the Indian cricket team. "His focus will be on developing a culture of excellence, discipline and teamwork, while he fosters young talent and prepares the team for future challenges on the global stage," he said.
BCCI president Roger Binny thanked Rahul Dravid for his successful tenure and welcomed Gambhir's appointment as head coach.
“The Board would like to thank the former head coach, Mr. Rahul Dravid, for his brilliant career with the team. Team India is now embarking on a journey with a new coach – 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 lead our team forward. We are confident that under his leadership, team India will continue to excel and make the nation proud,” said Binny.Jay Shah, honorary secretary of the BCCI, said: “We thank Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for their service and stellar effort during his tenure with Team India. The team enjoyed notable success across all formats and being crowned champions at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a moment the nation will cherish for a long time. The baton now passes to Gautam Gambhir who will take on the role of head coach for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka.”
“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. Transitioning him into the head coaching role is a natural progression and I believe he will bring out the best in our players,” Shah said.
Shah said that he is confident that Gambhir will take the team to new heights. “I am sure he will inspire and take the team to new heights. His vision for the future of Indian cricket aligns perfectly with our goals and we are excited about the journey ahead. Congratulations to him and good luck on this new journey,” he said. Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the BCCI, said: “My heartfelt congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on the appointment of him as the head coach of Team India. His illustrious career and deep knowledge of cricket make him the perfect candidate for this position. We are excited about the positive impact it will bring to Indian cricket. My best wishes for a successful term.”
BCCI treasurer Ashish Shelar also congratulated Gambhir. “Congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on his appointment as head coach. He has proven credentials as a champion player and brings a winning mentality to the locker room. His leadership and mentorship qualities on and off the field have been inspiring. I am sure that he will shine in this new role that will bring out the best in our team,” he said.
Devajit Saikia, BCCI Joint Secretary, said: “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India. His vast experience and strategic knowledge will be invaluable in nurturing and guiding our players to greater success. The BCCI looks forward to an exciting and successful journey with Team India ahead.” In his response to the appointment, Gambhir said it was an absolute honor and added that he looked forward to working with NCA chief and BCCI Chief of Cricket VVS Laxman. .
"I have always been proud to wear the Indian jersey during my playing days and it will be no different when I take up this new role. Cricket has been my passion and I look forward to working closely with the BCCI, Director of Cricket. – VVS Laxman, Staff support and, most importantly, the players, as we work to achieve success in the upcoming tournaments,” he said.
Before the cricket board's statement, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had made this announcement through a social media post on Tuesday. "It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Mr. @GautamGambhir as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. Modern cricket has been evolving rapidly and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close," said Jay Shah.
"Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to take Indian Cricket forward. "His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly suited to take on this exciting and most sought after coaching role. "The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey," he said in a post on Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and had appeared in interviews for the head coach's position along with another former India opener WV Raman.
The former left-handed opener helped KKR lift the trophy for the third time in 2024 and impressed everyone with his leadership ability. Previously, he had captained KKR to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. Gambhir, a former Member of Parliament from Delhi, mentored the Lucknow Super Giants team before taking up the same responsibility at KKR.
The BCCI invited applications for the said post on May 13 to name the successor to Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Gambhir and another former India opener W.V. Raman appeared for the interview after Jay Shah denied that the BCCI had held talks with former Australian players for the position. "The Board wishes to take this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to Dravid for his outstanding service as head coach. The mandate of Dravid was marked by significant achievements, the most notable being being crowned champion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. India also finished as runners-up in the ICC 50-over World Cup, 2023 held in India and the ICC World Test Championship in 2023 held in England,” the BCCI said in its statement.
"Apart from the team's dominance in bilateral series at home, Dravid's dedication to nurturing young talent and instilling discipline and sportsmanship in the team has been exemplary," the cricket board said.
The Board also congratulated Rahul Dravid's support staff for his successful performance. "The Board also congratulates Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), T. Dilip (fielding coach) and Vikram Rathour (batting coach) for their successful tenure. The BCCI values their contribution and wishes them the best in the future. The BCCI welcomed Gambhir in his new role with the Indian team and both the secretary and the president praised the appointment of the former India opener.
"The BCCI welcomes Gautam Gambhir in his role with the Indian team. The former Indian opener brings with him a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the game. Known for his exceptional batting prowess and strategic acumen, Gambhir has been a figure fundamental in the Indian team.
"His notable contributions to the Indian team include crucial performances in the 2007 ICC World T20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, which have cemented his legacy as one of the sporting greats. Gambhir also led his IPL franchise, the Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR) to two titles in 2012 and 2014. In his mentoring role with KKR in 2024, Gambhir helped the team to its third IPL title," the BCCI said in its statement. The statement clarified that in his new role as coach As head of the Indian team, Gambhir will be responsible for overseeing the development and performance of the Indian cricket team. "His focus will be on developing a culture of excellence, discipline and teamwork, while he fosters young talent and prepares the team for future challenges on the global stage," he said.
BCCI president Roger Binny thanked Rahul Dravid for his successful tenure and welcomed Gambhir's appointment as head coach.
“The Board would like to thank the former head coach, Mr. Rahul Dravid, for his brilliant career with the team. Team India is now embarking on a journey with a new coach – 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 lead our team forward. We are confident that under his leadership, team India will continue to excel and make the nation proud,” said Binny.Jay Shah, honorary secretary of the BCCI, said: “We thank Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for their service and stellar effort during his tenure with Team India. The team enjoyed notable success across all formats and being crowned champions at the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a moment the nation will cherish for a long time. The baton now passes to Gautam Gambhir who will take on the role of head coach for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka.”
“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. Transitioning him into the head coaching role is a natural progression and I believe he will bring out the best in our players,” Shah said.
Shah said that he is confident that Gambhir will take the team to new heights. “I am sure he will inspire and take the team to new heights. His vision for the future of Indian cricket aligns perfectly with our goals and we are excited about the journey ahead. Congratulations to him and good luck on this new journey,” he said. Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the BCCI, said: “My heartfelt congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on the appointment of him as the head coach of Team India. His illustrious career and deep knowledge of cricket make him the perfect candidate for this position. We are excited about the positive impact it will bring to Indian cricket. My best wishes for a successful term.”
BCCI treasurer Ashish Shelar also congratulated Gambhir. “Congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on his appointment as head coach. He has proven credentials as a champion player and brings a winning mentality to the locker room. His leadership and mentorship qualities on and off the field have been inspiring. I am sure that he will shine in this new role that will bring out the best in our team,” he said.
Devajit Saikia, BCCI Joint Secretary, said: “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India. His vast experience and strategic knowledge will be invaluable in nurturing and guiding our players to greater success. The BCCI looks forward to an exciting and successful journey with Team India ahead.” In his response to the appointment, Gambhir said it was an absolute honor and added that he looked forward to working with NCA chief and BCCI Chief of Cricket VVS Laxman. .
"I have always been proud to wear the Indian jersey during my playing days and it will be no different when I take up this new role. Cricket has been my passion and I look forward to working closely with the BCCI, Director of Cricket. – VVS Laxman, Staff support and, most importantly, the players, as we work to achieve success in the upcoming tournaments,” he said.
