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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Reveals Why Gautam Gambhir Was Named India Head Coach

World Cup-winning former opener Gautam Gambhir was on Tuesday named head coach of the Indian cricket team by the BCCI, which hoped that he would bring "tenacity and leadership" to the position that was held with "remarkable success" by Rahul Dravid until recently. The 42-year-old left-hander, who played a key role in India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph, was the front-runner to replace Dravid whose tenure ended with the country's triumph in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month. Gambhir's first assignment as India coach will be the of tour Sri Lanka for three T20Is and as many ODIs starting July 27.

Why Did Rahul Dravid Not Re-Apply For India Head Coach Job? Jay Shah Reveals Reason

The hunt for the next Indian cricket team head coach is underway with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024. Dravid signed off on a brilliant note as the Rohit Sharma-led side clinched the title after defeating South Africa in the summit clash. While Gautam Gambhir as emerged as the front-runner for the position with WV Raman also in the fray, fans and experts were left wondering why Dravid did not choose to reapply for the position. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed the reason behind Dravid's decision and said that the board did not want to 'force him' in the matter.

KKR Consider Surprise Pick To Replace Gautam Gambhir As Mentor. It's Not Rahul Dravid

Gautam Gambhir was appointed the new Indian cricket team head coach with Rahul Dravid's tenure coming to an end following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. Gambhir was the frontrunner to succeed Dravid for quite some time and his first assignment as head coach will be the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, the appointment meant that Kolkata Knight Riders lost their mentor under whom they clinched the IPL 2024 title. There have been multiple reports that assistant coach Abhishek Nayar can join Gambhir in the Team India coaching staff and as a result, KKR are looking to revamp their coaching staff for the 2025 season. While Dravid was rumoured to be one of their choices, a report claims that KKR can be looking at legendary South Africa cricketer Jacques Kallis.

Gambhir succeeds Dravid as India head coach

NEW DELHI : Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was appointed head coach of the country's cricket team on Tuesday, succeeding former teammate Rahul Dravid in what is considered one of the most challenging jobs in the game.

Hardik Pandya Reaches ICC T20I Ranking Pinnacle, First Indian All-Rounder Ever To Do So

Hardik Pandya rose two places to go level with Sri Lankan star Wanindu Hasaranga as the top-ranked men's T20I all-rounder on Wednesday, as per the ICC official website. The all-rounder, who made a big contribution in the final with the crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller, had a good tournament with bat and ball and became the first Indian man to reach No.1 in the category. Hardik Pandya made impactful cameos down the order with the bat and made breakthroughs with the ball when the team needed him to. He finished with 144 runs at a batting strike rate of over 150 and also took 11 wickets.

James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

England great James Anderson hopes future players will relish the challenge of Test cricket rather than just go "chasing the dollar" as he prepares to bow out of the five-day game against the West Indies. The series opener at Lord's, starting on Wednesday, will be the Lancashire paceman's 188th and final Test match after a record-breaking career spanning two decades. No fast bowler has taken more than Anderson's 700 Test wickets and only India batting hero Sachin Tendulkar has played more matches (200) in the format.

WV Raman, Other Candidate For Team India's Head Coach Job, Reacts On Gautam Gambhir's Appointment

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday named World Cup-winning opening batter Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. It was a much anticipated news as Gambhir was the front runner to replace ex-India head coach Rahul Dravid in the post. Dravid's tenure had come to an end after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. Gambhir was the not the only candidate for the role of India head coach as the BCCI also interviewed ex-India batter WV Raman. The board eventually selected Gambhir for the post.

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'

Pakistan captain Babar Azam, wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi are yet to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the nation's Cricket Board (PCB) to participate in the Global T20 Canada league. The PCB on Tuesday issued NOCs to 12 players for different leagues but the trio, who are in the top bracket of central contracts, is still waiting for clearance. "The PCB is not comfortable with the status of the Global League and has sought some information from the organisers and ICC, which is why the issuance of NOCs has been delayed," a PCB official said.

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BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Reveals Why Gautam Gambhir Was Named India Head Coach

Why Did Rahul Dravid Not Re-Apply For India Head Coach Job? Jay Shah Reveals Reason

KKR Consider Surprise Pick To Replace Gautam Gambhir As Mentor. It's Not Rahul Dravid

Gambhir succeeds Dravid as India head coach

Hardik Pandya Reaches ICC T20I Ranking Pinnacle, First Indian All-Rounder Ever To Do So

James Anderson Urges Next Generation To Embrace Test Cricket As Exit Looms

WV Raman, Other Candidate For Team India's Head Coach Job, Reacts On Gautam Gambhir's Appointment

PCB Yet To Issue NOCs To Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Says 'Not Comfortable'