Team India has got its first new head coach from Sri Lanka’s tour of India. BCCI on Tuesday appointed former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach. After the official announcement of BCCI, Gautam Gambhir thanked him for this responsibility. BCCI secretary Jay Shah shared a picture with Gambhir and explained the reason behind his becoming the coach.
Jay Shah shared a picture with Gambhir
Jay Shah has shared a picture of the IPL 2024 final with Gambhir. In this picture, Jay Shah is seen meeting Gambhir. Gambhir is seen in KKR jersey. Along with this picture, Jay Shah also wrote a message for Gambhir. Gambhir was the mentor of KKR, which won the IPL 2024 title.
Jay Shah tweeted for Gautam Gambhir
Jay Shah wrote on Twitter, “I am very happy to welcome Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India. Today’s cricket has changed very rapidly, Gambhir has seen this change closely. He has appeared in many roles in his career and has done a great job in all. I am sure that Gautam Gambhir is the right person to take Team India forward. His vision for Team India and his experience make him right for this post. BCCI gives its full support on this new journey.
In the press release issued by BCCI, Jay Shah also explained the reason behind choosing Gambhir. He said, Gambhir has been an aggressive competitor and a brilliant strategist. We believe he will bring the same qualities to his role as head coach. His transition to the role of head coach is a natural progression, and I believe he will help our players perform to their best.
It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his… pic.twitter.com/bvXyP47kqJ
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 9, 2024
