Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India head coach looks imminent with several reports stating that an official announcement is the only thing that is pending in this development. The former Indian cricketer is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve and his tactical genius was seen at work when he mentored Kolkata Knight Riders to a third IPL title not many days ago. Since the applications for India head coach was made public by the BCCI, Gambhir has been tipped to take over the role from Rahul Dravid, who is unlikely to reapply for the job as his tenure ends with the end of ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
After Dravid, many had tipped VVS Laxman to take over the role, given the fact that he has stepped up every time on certain occasions. It has not been confirmed, though, if Gambhir has applied for the role of India's head coach, but ESPNCricinfo reports that the 42-year-old was contacted by the BCCI to take up the job. While Gambhir's appointment as India head coach would signal the start of a new chapter in Indian cricket, he would have to relinquish his role as mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Gambhir made a return to KKR prior to the IPL 2024 season and made an instant impact with the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit winning the tournament and doing so in dominant fashion. But Gambhir won't be able to continue as KKR mentor if he is appointed Indian national cricket team head coach because the BCCI rules will not permit him from taking up multiple roles. Gambhir, who also is seen fe.