The Indian Premier League 2024 proved that Gautam Gambhir and Kolkata Knight Riders are a match made in heaven as the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise bagged their third IPL title under the former cricketer's mentorship.
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In all of three KKR's IPL triumphs, Gambhir has played an important leadership role. While the former batter was the captain of the side in IPL 2012 and IPL 2014, as a mentor he helped lift the trophy in 2024.
Now that the IPL is over, Gambhir is close to taking up a new leadership role as media reports claim that BCCI is all set to offer him the Indian cricket team coaching role.
Gautam Gambhir set to be announced as India coach?
Earlier this month it was announced that BCCI have invited applications for the Indian cricket team head coach's job as Rahul Dravid's tenure is all set to end in June.
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Several applications were submitted to the BCCI for the coach's role and the last day to apply for the job was set on Monday, May 27.
Now According to Cricbuzz, Gambhir is the frontrunner to become the next head coach. Per the report, a high-profile IPL owner, who is close to the BCCI top brass, has confirmed to Cricbuzz that Gambhir's is already a done deal and and announcement from the cricket board is due to come in the coming weeks.
Gambhir joined Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor in November 2023 and played a crucial role in the IPL 2024 mini-auction where he was instrumental in the team buying Australian ace fast bowler Mitchell Starc for a record price of INR 24.75 crores.
The investment proved to be a success as Starc bowled phenomenally in the playoff rounds including in the final where he picked up two wickets and was extremely economical.
As per media outlet India Today, Gautam Gambhir is expected to become the successor to Rahul Dravid. The Delhi-born cricketer was seen talking to Jay Shah after KKR's IPL 2024 triumph.
What next for the Indian cricket team?
The Indian cricket team is currently in the US as they prepare themselves for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. They will play their tournament opener against Ireland on June 5.
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