Cricket Sensation Gautam Gambhir Appointed as India’s New Head Coach.

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Cricket Sensation Gautam Gambhir Appointed as India’s New Head Coach.

India has ushered in a new era of cricket by appointing the legendary opening batter, Gautam Gambhir, as their new head coach. 

Known for his gritty performances and match-winning knocks, Gambhir's strategic acumen and passion for the game promise to bring fresh energy and innovation to the team. 

This exciting development has fans and analysts buzzing with anticipation, eager to see how Gambhir's leadership will shape the future of Indian cricket.

Gautam Gambhir succeeds former teammate Rahul Dravid, who stepped down after his contract expired following India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.

The 42-year-old's most recent role was with the Kolkata Knight Riders, whom he led to an Indian Premier League title in May.

"India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat," Gambhir shared on X. "My goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud."

Gambhir debuted for India in 2003 and scored over 10,000 runs across all formats before retiring in 2016. He then moved into commentary and politics before taking up coaching with Kolkata.