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Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes Gautam Gambhir would make a good coach for the Indian cricket team if he applied, supporting the hiring of a domestic talent for the prestigious position. Speaking at the inauguration of the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference, Ganguly expressed his views on Gambhir’s coaching capabilities and India’s prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The World Cup-winning former batter, Gambhir, recently led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title after a decade
Ganguly’s positive endorsement of Gambhir as a potential coach aligns with BCCI’s preference for an Indian coach to succeed Rahul Dravid. The BCCI secretary, Jay Shah, emphasized the importance of understanding Indian cricket structures and rising through the ranks as key criteria for the coaching role. Having showcased his mentorship skills with KKR’s IPL victory, Gambhir emerges as a strong contender for the position, despite lacking coaching experience at the highest level
The ongoing discussions and informal chats between BCCI officials and Gambhir hint at the likelihood of the former opener taking the reins as the head coach. Speculation heightened when Jay Shah was seen conversing with Gambhir post KKR’s emphatic triumph in the IPL final. Ganguly’s backing of an Indian coach further solidifies Gambhir’s candidacy in the selection process
As the deadline for head coach applications passed, the anticipation surrounding Gambhir’s potential appointment continues to grow. With India’s robust talent pool and the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the need for a strategic and experienced coach like Gambhir becomes increasingly crucial. While the official announcement is awaited, the cricketing fraternity eagerly anticipates the possibility of Gambhir steering Team India to new heights in the future
