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.