The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting nice Rahul Dravid, who completed his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados final month.
“India is my id and serving my nation has been the best privilege of my life. I am honoured to be again, albeit carrying a special hat. However my aim is identical because it has all the time been, to make each Indian proud. The boys in blue shoulder the goals of 1.four billion Indians and I’ll do all the pieces in my energy to make these goals come true!” Gambhir tweeted.
“It’s with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr Gautam Gambhir as the brand new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Staff,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah stated in a press release.
“Trendy-day cricket has developed quickly, and Gautam has witnessed this altering panorama up shut,” Shah added.
Gambhir, a talented southpaw who considerably contributed to India’s victory within the 2011 ODI World Cup, has just lately led the Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title as their head coach.
“Having endured the grind and excelled in varied roles all through his profession, I’m assured that Gautam is the best individual to steer Indian Cricket ahead,” Shah added.
“His clear imaginative and prescient for Staff India, coupled together with his huge expertise, positions him completely to tackle this thrilling and most sought-after teaching position.”
Gambhir additionally expressed his appreciation for Dravid and his group of assist employees for his or her excellent efficiency with the group.
“It’s an absolute honour to serve my tricolour, my folks, my nation. I wish to take this chance to congratulate Rahul Dravid and his group of assist employees for his or her exemplary run with the group. I’m honoured and excited to tackle the position of Head Coach for Staff India,” Gambhir stated in a BCCI media launch.
He eagerly anticipates collaborating intently with VVS Laxman, the BCCI’s Head of Cricket, to drive the Indian group in the direction of success within the forthcoming tournaments.
“I’ve all the time taken pleasure whereas donning the Indian jersey throughout my enjoying days and it will be no completely different once I take up this new position. Cricket has been my ardour and I look ahead to working intently with the BCCI, Head of Cricket – Mr VVS Laxman, the assist employees, and, most significantly, the gamers, as we work in the direction of reaching success within the upcoming tournaments.”
