Gautam Gambhir to Lead Team India as Head Coach Post IPL 2024 Victory
- Gautam Gambhir is set to become the head coach of Team India after Kolkata Knight Riders' triumph in IPL 2024.
- Chandrakant Pandit and the support staff also deserve credit for KKR's success.
- The announcement of Gambhir's appointment is expected soon.
Gautam Gambhir might become the next head coach of Team India. Reports suggest that a person close to the BCCI said Gambhir's appointment is almost certain. He may have to leave his current job at Kolkata Knight Riders to take up this new role after the T20 World Cup. Gambhir played a key role in KKR's recent IPL victory, and many believe he can bring success to the Indian team as well. The decision to bring back Gambhir to Kolkata turned out to be a great move as KKR won their third IPL title. Fans and experts credit Gambhir for KKR's success. He is the only person to win the IPL as a player, captain, and mentor. Gambhir has not coached any team since retiring, but his leadership skills have been praised. Over 3000 people have applied for the India coaching job. The BCCI received applications from various candidates after inviting them to apply. The board has not approached any former Australian cricketers for the role, despite claims made by Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer. Chandrakant Pandit, KKR's head coach, played a significant role in the team's victory. He became the second Indian coach to win the IPL title. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar also contributed greatly to KKR's success. Bharat Arun, the team's bowling coach, played a crucial role in developing the bowlers' skills, leading to their success in the tournament. KKR's success in the IPL was also attributed to the strong performance of their bowlers. Bharat Arun's guidance helped the bowlers perform consistently. Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, and Ramandeep Singh were among the top fielders in the tournament. Phil Salt was the third-best wicketkeeper, thanks to the coaching provided by Tendo.