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 was the favorite to replace Dravid, whose tenure ended with the country's victory in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month.
"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 their exemplary performance with the team. I am honored and excited to take on the role of head coach of Team India.
“I have always felt 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 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." Gambhir's first assignment as a coach India will tour 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. The BCCI had invited applications for the position on May 13. "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, the Indian team will continue to excel and make the nation proud," Binny.
Board Secretary Jay Shah echoed this sentiment.
"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," he said.Shah said he hopes Gambhir, who played key roles in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs, will inspire and guide 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 also led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He then proved his coaching credentials as a mentor to the KKR team that won the IPL title earlier this year. The former left-hander became one of the best options to replace Dravid after VVS Laxman, director of cricket at the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy, expressed his unwillingness to take the top job.
Dravid, who had replaced Ravi Shastri after the T20 World Cup in November 2021, was on extension after he ended his two-year tenure in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
The former India captain finally bid farewell after India lifted the T20 World Cup title, their first ICC trophy in 11 years. Gambhir is known to have sought the services of Kolkata Knight Riders academy director Abhishek Nayar , to be his assistant coach. Nayar is also a close friend of national ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma.
'An absolute honor to serve my Tricolor'
===========================Gambhir, whose only regret in life was not being able to serve the country as a soldier, called it an absolute honor to serve the Tricolor.
After making his debut for the Indian team in 2003, Gambhir quickly made an impression with his tenacity and ability as an opener.
However, it was in 2007 that Gambhir's career really took off. His contributions in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup were instrumental in India's success and he was the top scorer in the final against Pakistan, scoring a crucial 75 runs, which helped India lift the trophy. The pinnacle of Gambhir's career It was the ODI World Cup 2011. Gambhir again played a winning innings in the final, against Sri Lanka.
His 97 runs were crucial in India's successful chase, which ultimately led to India's first World Cup victory in 28 years.
For someone who did not get the chance to show his leadership as a captain, Gambhir proved his captaincy credentials when he turned around the fortunes of Kolkata Knight Riders by rebuilding a team and captaining them to their first title in 2012. His coaching skills came to light by first time with the debutants Lucknow Super Giants while leading them to the playoffs in the IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons.
But his greatest moment came when he reunited with KKR, this time helping them to their third title.
However, Gambhir will have big shoes to fill given Dravid's excellent service as head coach. Under him, the Indian team finished as runners-up in the 50-over World Cup last year and in the World Cup ICC Tests in 2023 in England.
Apart from the team's dominance in bilateral series at home, the BCCI has also described Dravid's "dedication to nurturing young talent and instilling discipline and sportsmanship in the team" as exemplary.
The Board also congratulated Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), T Dilip (fielding coach) and Vikram Rathour (batting coach) for their extremely successful performance. Their tenures also came to an end with Dravid's departure. "The BCCI values his contribution and wishes them the best in the future," he added.
The 42-year-old was the favorite to replace Dravid, whose tenure ended with the country's victory in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month.
"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 their exemplary performance with the team. I am honored and excited to take on the role of head coach of Team India.
“I have always felt 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 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." Gambhir's first assignment as a coach India will tour 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. The BCCI had invited applications for the position on May 13. "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, the Indian team will continue to excel and make the nation proud," Binny.
Board Secretary Jay Shah echoed this sentiment.
"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," he said.Shah said he hopes Gambhir, who played key roles in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs, will inspire and guide 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 also led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He then proved his coaching credentials as a mentor to the KKR team that won the IPL title earlier this year. The former left-hander became one of the best options to replace Dravid after VVS Laxman, director of cricket at the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy, expressed his unwillingness to take the top job.
Dravid, who had replaced Ravi Shastri after the T20 World Cup in November 2021, was on extension after he ended his two-year tenure in the 2023 ODI World Cup.
The former India captain finally bid farewell after India lifted the T20 World Cup title, their first ICC trophy in 11 years. Gambhir is known to have sought the services of Kolkata Knight Riders academy director Abhishek Nayar , to be his assistant coach. Nayar is also a close friend of national ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma.
'An absolute honor to serve my Tricolor'
===========================Gambhir, whose only regret in life was not being able to serve the country as a soldier, called it an absolute honor to serve the Tricolor.
After making his debut for the Indian team in 2003, Gambhir quickly made an impression with his tenacity and ability as an opener.
However, it was in 2007 that Gambhir's career really took off. His contributions in the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup were instrumental in India's success and he was the top scorer in the final against Pakistan, scoring a crucial 75 runs, which helped India lift the trophy. The pinnacle of Gambhir's career It was the ODI World Cup 2011. Gambhir again played a winning innings in the final, against Sri Lanka.
His 97 runs were crucial in India's successful chase, which ultimately led to India's first World Cup victory in 28 years.
For someone who did not get the chance to show his leadership as a captain, Gambhir proved his captaincy credentials when he turned around the fortunes of Kolkata Knight Riders by rebuilding a team and captaining them to their first title in 2012. His coaching skills came to light by first time with the debutants Lucknow Super Giants while leading them to the playoffs in the IPL 2022 and 2023 seasons.
But his greatest moment came when he reunited with KKR, this time helping them to their third title.
However, Gambhir will have big shoes to fill given Dravid's excellent service as head coach. Under him, the Indian team finished as runners-up in the 50-over World Cup last year and in the World Cup ICC Tests in 2023 in England.
Apart from the team's dominance in bilateral series at home, the BCCI has also described Dravid's "dedication to nurturing young talent and instilling discipline and sportsmanship in the team" as exemplary.
The Board also congratulated Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), T Dilip (fielding coach) and Vikram Rathour (batting coach) for their extremely successful performance. Their tenures also came to an end with Dravid's departure. "The BCCI values his contribution and wishes them the best in the future," he added.
