Gautam Gambhir Frontrunner for India Men's Cricket Team Head Coach Role

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is poised to become the next head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Gambhir is set to interview for the position in Mumbai on May 29th with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other officials.

Sources close to the BCCI have indicated that Gambhir is the frontrunner for the role and that the BCCI has agreed to his terms for the position. These terms include full command over the team and the establishment of separate teams for white-ball and red-ball cricket.

Gambhir's appointment would mark a significant shift in the BCCI's approach to coaching. Under current head coach Rahul Dravid, the team has struggled to maintain consistency across formats. Gambhir's proposal for separate teams aims to address this issue by allowing for specialized coaching and player development.

Gambhir's credentials as a player and his experience as a commentator and analyst make him a strong candidate for the role. He was a key member of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup winning teams. He has also been vocal about his desire to coach the national team, stating that "there is no bigger honour than coaching your national team."

The BCCI's decision to appoint Gambhir as head coach is expected to be announced shortly after the interview. If appointed, Gambhir will take over the reins of the team from July 2024, with his contract extending until December 2027.

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