Gambhir, a key determine in KKR‘s success, was seen celebrating with the gamers and obliging followers with images. Amidst the celebrations, he additionally took time to fulfill and greet BCCI secretary Jay Shah, sparking speculations about his potential future as India’s head coach.
Gambhir has emerged because the frontrunner to switch Rahul Dravid, whose tenure as India head coach ends after the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. With Dravid not reapplying for the place, the BCCI has opened the seek for his successor, with the contract slated to final till the top of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
A number of Australian cricket legends, together with Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer, have been initially linked to the function. Nonetheless, each have denied making use of, and Shah clarified that the BCCI prefers an Indian coach who’s extra aware of home cricket. This desire locations Gambhir in a good place for the job.
Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla (2R) alongside along with her members of the family pose subsequent to Jay Shah (L) and Gautam Gambhir. (AFP Picture)
On Sunday, Shah’s interplay with Gambhir fueled additional hypothesis. The BCCI secretary was seen congratulating Gambhir, taking images, and interesting in a prolonged dialog on the sidelines of KKR’s celebrations in Chennai. This gesture was seen by many as an endorsement of Gambhir’s candidacy for the pinnacle coach function.
Gambhir’s potential appointment as head coach is extremely anticipated given his in depth expertise and profitable monitor report, each as a participant and a mentor. His strategic acumen and familiarity with the present crop of Indian cricketers make him a powerful candidate for the high-profile function.
