Who is the new coach of the Indian cricket team?

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Who's the Coach

BCCI honorary secretary Jai Shah announced Rahul Dravid's successor Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian men's national team after the Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Image credits: X

Recommendation by Cricket Advisory Committee

The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape and Sulakshana Nayak unanimously recommended Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of Team India (senior men). Image credits: Instagram

Start Date and Series

Gambhir will take over from the upcoming overseas series against Sri Lanka, starting July 27, 2024, with 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. Image credits: Instagram

Development During IPL Season 2024

Speculation over Gambhir's selection for the IPL 2024 season intensified, with informal talks between Gambhir and the BCCI. Image credits: Instagram

Gambhir's Coaching Experience

Despite having no top coaching experience, his successful coaching role in the IPL has convinced the BCCI officials that he deserves the national team role Image credits: Getty

Transition from Playing to Coaching

Gambhir started coaching with consultancy roles at IPL teams like Lucknow and Kolkata Knight Riders, positively influencing team performance. Image credits: Getty Find Next One