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Gautam Gambhir's Appointment as Team India Head Coach: A Catalyst for Fresh Energy and PerformanceFormer Sri Lankan batter Russel Arnold has lauded the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Arnold believes that Gambhir's leadership will infuse the team with fresh energy and prevent complacency among players.Gambhir's debut as head coach will be in the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, commencing on Saturday. Arnold praised Gambhir's managerial skills and his ability to deliver results. "Gautam Gambhir has shown that he can get a message across and get others to perform," Arnold said in an interview with News 18.Arnold emphasized the importance of change in maintaining a competitive edge. He believes that Gambhir's distinct approach will positively jolt the team. "There'll be a bit of adjustment for people to come to terms with Gautam Gambhir, but I think the change is also good because then you become too familiar with one system and hence they'll be shaken up, maybe even woken up that you still need to get better and you still need to perform a lot more," Arnold explained.The India vs Sri Lanka series, beginning with the first T20I at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, marks the start of a new era for Team India under Gambhir's guidance. Arnold expressed confidence in Gambhir's ability to bring about positive changes and inspire the team to greater heights.