Gautam Gambhir's appointment as the new Indian cricket team head coach has garnered significant attention and praise from the cricketing fraternity. Following Rahul Dravid's successful tenure, Gambhir will take over the reins after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi hailed Gambhir's appointment, commending his positive and straightforward approach. "It's a big opportunity, and we need to see how he makes the most of it. I have seen his interviews, and he talks positively and is very straightforward," Afridi said.
Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn expressed his admiration for Gambhir's aggression and streetwise cricket acumen. "I'm a big fan of Gautam Gambhir. I love his aggression. He's one of the few Indians I ever played against who came back at you, and I like that," Steyn said.
Steyn believes Gambhir's competitive spirit and cricket intelligence will benefit the Indian team. "Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder. He's also streetwise, a very smart cricketer, and has a great cricket brain," Steyn added.
Gambhir's appointment marks a new era for Indian cricket, with the former left-handed opener expected to bring a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of aggression to the team. He will start his tenure with the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka, where he will have the opportunity to implement his coaching philosophy and recruit a new support staff.
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