Since the BCCI has invited applications for Team India’s next head coach, names of potential candidates have been popping up to be on the Indian cricket board’s radar. Primarily, it was learned that Rahul Dravid, whose extended tenure ends after the T20 World Cup, doesn’t want to reapply for the post. Several reports claimed that the BCCI is keen to rope in former New Zealand captain and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming, given his track record in the IPL and other T20 leagues across the world. The recent name that has been doing rounds is of former India opener and 2-time World Cup winner, Gautam Gambhir.
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According to ESPN Cricinfo, the BCCI has approached Gambhir to take over the coaching responsibilities from Dravid. The report further stated that the board has already contacted the former India batter who is currently associated with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a mentor in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
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Further discussion shall take place after KKR finish their campaign in the league. The deadline to apply for the post of Team India head coach is May 27, a day after the IPL 2024 final.
Gambhir’s Coaching Background
Gautam Gambhir doesn’t have experience in coaching teams at domestic or international. However, he has been in mentorship in the IPL since 2022. He was associated with the Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 and 23, guiding them to playoffs in both seasons. He moved to KKR for the ongoing season and inspired them to finish the league stage on top of the points table. The Shreyas Iyer-led side became the first team to seal a playoff berth this season.
Last week, the BCCI rolled out an advertisement inviting applications for the position of India men’s head coach. The tenure of the new head coach will begin on July 1, 2024, and will last till December 31, 2027.
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