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BCCI Appoints Gautam Gambhir as Cricket Team Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the Head Coach of India cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. He was chosen by a three-member Advisory Committee led by Ashok Malhotra.

Appointment of Gautam Gambhir as Head Coach

Announced by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on July 9, 2024
Gautam Gambhir replaces Rahul Dravid, who stepped down after India's T20 World Cup victory
Selected by a three-member Advisory Committee headed by Ashok Malhotra
Appointed for a three-year term, from July 2024 to December 31, 2027
Beats W.V. Raman for the position

Gambhir's Credentials and Experience

Former opening batsman with 242 international matches across all formats
Key player in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories
No formal coaching experience, but mentored IPL teams Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders
Led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024 as mentor
Awarded Arjuna Award (2009), named ICC Test Player of 2009, and received Padma Shri (2019)

Upcoming Challenges and Responsibilities

First assignment: Limited-overs ODI series against Sri Lanka in July 2024
Will oversee India's participation in major tournaments:
- 9th ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan (2025)
- 10th T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka (2026)
- 2027 ICC ODI World Cup in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe
Potential 3rd Test Championship final at Lord's in June 2025
10 Test matches scheduled in the next six months

Expectations and Impact

Brings strategic acumen and fresh perspective to coaching role
Given significant say in forming his support staff
High hopes for improving India's performance in international cricket
Positive reception from the cricket community

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