New Delhi: Former World Cup opener Gautam Gambhir was on Tuesday appointed coach of the Indian cricket team by the BCCI, which expected him to bring "tenacity and leadership" to the role held with "remarkable success" by Rahul. Dravid until recently.
The 42-year-old left-hander, who played a key role in India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, was the favorite to replace Dravid, whose tenure ended with the country's T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados last month. .
Gambhir's first assignment as India coach will be the tour of Sri Lanka with three T20Is and as many ODIs starting July 27.
"The Board wishes to thank former head coach Mr. Rahul Dravid for his brilliant career with the team. Team India now embarks on a journey under the leadership of a new coach Mr. Gautam Gambhir," said BCCI president Roger Binny in an elaborate statement.
The Board stated that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik unanimously recommended Gambhir on Tuesday.
"Your appointment of him 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," Binny.
Bard Secretary Jay Shah echoed this sentiment.
"The baton now passes to Mr. Gautam Gambhir who will take on the role of head coach for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka," he 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 head coach role is a natural progression, and I believe he will bring out the best." of our players.
Shah said that he hopes Gambhir will inspire and take the team to new heights.
"His vision for him for the future of Indian cricket aligns perfectly with our goals and we are excited about the journey ahead," he added.
As a player, Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He then proved his coaching credentials by mentoring the KKR team that won the IPL title in 2024.
"It is an absolute honor to serve my tricolor, my people, my country," Gambhir said in a BCCI statement.
"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for his exemplary performance with the team. I am honored and excited to take on the role of head coach of Team India.
“I have always been proud to wear the Indian jersey during my playing days and it will be no different when I take on this new role.
Gambhir said that he looks forward to working closely with the BCCI, Director of Cricket VVS Laxman, support staff and, "most importantly, the players, as we work towards achieving success in the upcoming tournaments."
The 42-year-old left-hander, who played a key role in India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, was the favorite to replace Dravid, whose tenure ended with the country's T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados last month. .
Gambhir's first assignment as India coach will be the tour of Sri Lanka with three T20Is and as many ODIs starting July 27.
"The Board wishes to thank former head coach Mr. Rahul Dravid for his brilliant career with the team. Team India now embarks on a journey under the leadership of a new coach Mr. Gautam Gambhir," said BCCI president Roger Binny in an elaborate statement.
The Board stated that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik unanimously recommended Gambhir on Tuesday.
"Your appointment of him 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," Binny.
Bard Secretary Jay Shah echoed this sentiment.
"The baton now passes to Mr. Gautam Gambhir who will take on the role of head coach for the upcoming series in Sri Lanka," he 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 head coach role is a natural progression, and I believe he will bring out the best." of our players.
Shah said that he hopes Gambhir will inspire and take the team to new heights.
"His vision for him for the future of Indian cricket aligns perfectly with our goals and we are excited about the journey ahead," he added.
As a player, Gambhir led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He then proved his coaching credentials by mentoring the KKR team that won the IPL title in 2024.
"It is an absolute honor to serve my tricolor, my people, my country," Gambhir said in a BCCI statement.
"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for his exemplary performance with the team. I am honored and excited to take on the role of head coach of Team India.
“I have always been proud to wear the Indian jersey during my playing days and it will be no different when I take on this new role.
Gambhir said that he looks forward to working closely with the BCCI, Director of Cricket VVS Laxman, support staff and, "most importantly, the players, as we work towards achieving success in the upcoming tournaments."
