Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir is likely to become the head coach of Team India after the T20 World Cup.

"I think he will be the next coach (for Team India)," Ganguly told media persons.

With Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach ending after the T20 World Cup, the BCCI is in the process of taking a decision. Rahul Dravid has expressed his intention not to renew the contract.

"Every game I have coached for India is important. This is the last tournament of my tenure. I have enjoyed coaching India, it is great to work with these boys. It is a special job. But There are programs where if I find myself in that position, I would not be able to apply,” Dravid had earlier said.

Gambhir is being seen as a strong contender for the role of head coach. He was a left-handed opening batsman for the India team and served as the mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the Indian Premier League 2024. KKR won their third IPL trophy this season.

Ganguly praised the Indian team for reaching the T20 World Cup final. "Reaching two World Cup finals in seven months speaks volumes about the potential and strength of the team... They will not make any changes to the team and that is Rohit Sharma's leadership style. It will be the same team... I wish I hope they win it tomorrow,” the 51-year-old said.

India will take on South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.