Gautam Gambhir appointed as Indian team's new head coach, BCCI confirms

Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, confirmed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on social media platform X. Shah praised Gambhir's deep understanding of modern cricket dynamics and his successful career across various roles. Gambhir's appointment follows his mentoring of Lucknow Super Giants and success with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Known for pivotal roles in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories, Gambhir expressed eagerness for the role, citing it as a great honor to coach the national team.