BCCI announced Gambhir as head coach of the Indian team following the exit of Rahul Dravid. India clinched the T20 World Cup title to end the 11-year ICC trophy drought in their last assignment.
"I'm a big fan of Gautam Gambhir. I love his aggression. He's one of the few Indians I played against who hit you back, and I like that. I think he'll take that into the locker room with the guys like Virat and some of the other senior players who maybe don't play as big a role anymore, I'm not too sure," Steyn told Star Sports.
"Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little more aggressive and play a little harder. We all seem to play in leagues against each other, and we become quite friendly and friends. I like the way in that he is fierce on the field but a gentleman off the field. He is also clever, a very intelligent cricketer and has a great cricket brain. So I think from that point of view he will be fantastic for them as well." , he added.
Former Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis also remains confident in Gambhir's ability to excel at work with his aggressive nature.
"It's great to see Gautam get into the coaching side. He has a very good cricket brain. He will bring some fire and he loves to play aggressively. I think he will bring that added touch, and the boys certainly will." "Learn a lot from him. He has a lot to add and will add significant value to the Indian team. I wish him all the best, not much against us, but I am sure he will do a fantastic job," Kallis. saying.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi added: "I think it is a great opportunity and we have to see how he makes the most of it. I have seen his interviews and he speaks positively and is very direct."
Gambhir will join the Indian team for the tour of Sri Lanka, where India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting from July 27.
"I'm a big fan of Gautam Gambhir. I love his aggression. He's one of the few Indians I played against who hit you back, and I like that. I think he'll take that into the locker room with the guys like Virat and some of the other senior players who maybe don't play as big a role anymore, I'm not too sure," Steyn told Star Sports.
"Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little more aggressive and play a little harder. We all seem to play in leagues against each other, and we become quite friendly and friends. I like the way in that he is fierce on the field but a gentleman off the field. He is also clever, a very intelligent cricketer and has a great cricket brain. So I think from that point of view he will be fantastic for them as well." , he added.
Former Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis also remains confident in Gambhir's ability to excel at work with his aggressive nature.
"It's great to see Gautam get into the coaching side. He has a very good cricket brain. He will bring some fire and he loves to play aggressively. I think he will bring that added touch, and the boys certainly will." "Learn a lot from him. He has a lot to add and will add significant value to the Indian team. I wish him all the best, not much against us, but I am sure he will do a fantastic job," Kallis. saying.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi added: "I think it is a great opportunity and we have to see how he makes the most of it. I have seen his interviews and he speaks positively and is very direct."
Gambhir will join the Indian team for the tour of Sri Lanka, where India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs against Sri Lanka, starting from July 27.
