Gautam Gambhir emerges as the front-runner for the Indian team head coach role.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner to take over from Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the national men’s cricket team. Dravid is set to step down after the ongoing T20 World Cup. Gambhir has impressed with his mentorship of Kolkata Knight Riders, leading them to their fourth IPL final with a resounding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.
Reports suggest the BCCI will likely conduct discussions with him during KKR’s stay in Ahmedabad for the playoffs.
While former coaches like Stephen Fleming and Justin Langer are also in contention, Gambhir’s strong performance with KKR has strengthened his case. However, balancing the demands of the Indian coach’s job and his KKR role could pose a challenge.
Speculation about a potential rift with Virat Kohli seems unfounded. The two cricketers are known to have buried past tensions. Kohli and Gambhir ending last year’s IPL controversy on good terms has cleared the path.
The BCCI has not held formal discussions yet. But with his experience and tactical acumen, Gambhir is considered the front-runner for one of global cricket’s most coveted jobs. The board will weigh up all options before making its final decision.
