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• 06/18/2024
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Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir is poised to interview for the head coach position of the men’s cricket team. Sources reveal that Gambhir will attend the Mumbai interview at the BCCI Headquarters with BCCI secretary Jay Shah and other officials.

“Gauti (Gautam Gambhir) will be travelling today to Mumbai around 12 pm for the interview at BCCI Headquarters. It is almost confirmed that he is going to be the next head coach as the BCCI has agreed to the terms he presented for the head coach. The new head coach of the men’s cricket team will soon be revealed. The meeting is scheduled between 2-4 pm,” a source privy to the BCCI told IANS.

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Gambhir’s Conditions for the Head Coach Role

Gambhir has reportedly laid out several demands for the head coach position, including having full command over the team and establishing separate squads for white-ball and red-ball cricket. IANS reports that the BCCI has accepted these terms and is keen to appoint him to the role.

The BCCI officially invited applications for the India head coach position, with a deadline of May 27. According to the job description, the new head coach will oversee the team across all three formats from July 2024 until December 2027.

Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach began after the 2021 T20 World Cup in November. Initially set to end with the 2023 ODI World Cup at home, his contract was extended until this year’s T20I World Cup.

During a recent event, Gambhir expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “There is no bigger honour than coaching the national team.”

“I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and those across the globe as well,” the 42-year-old said.

Gambhir’s Cricketing Legacy

Gambhir has a storied cricketing career, having been a part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning team in 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup side. His experience and passion for the game have made him a strong candidate for the head coach position.

One of Gambhir’s key demands is to have separate teams for white-ball and red-ball cricket. This strategy aims to specialize the teams for different formats, potentially leading to better performance and more focused preparation. The BCCI’s acceptance of this condition indicates a significant shift in how the Indian cricket team might be managed in the future.

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With the BCCI meeting scheduled between 2-4 pm, an official announcement regarding Gambhir’s appointment as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team is expected soon. His acceptance into the role could mark a new era for Indian cricket, with fresh strategies and a renewed focus on both the T20 and ODI formats.

Gautam Gambhir’s potential appointment as India’s head coach comes with high expectations and significant changes. His demands for full control and separate teams for different formats reflect a strategic vision to enhance the team’s performance across all cricketing formats.