The 42-year-old Gambhir takes over from batting great Dravid, who finished his stint with the T20 World Cup title in Barbados last month. He scored more than 10,000 international runs during his 13-year career, being one of four cricketers to score centuries in five successive Test matches.
Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close, Jay Shah mentioned. Gambhir, part of the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning team, recently led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL crown, making him well-suited to lead India.
Having excelled in various roles, Jay Shah expressed confidence in Gambhir steering Indian cricket forward. Gambhir, delighted with the appointment, expressed gratitude for the support and vowed for excellence and newer heights.
Transitioning from playing to commentary to politics, Gambhir's versatile journey culminates in the prestigious role of coaching the Indian team, marking a new phase in his impactful cricket career.
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