NEW DELHI:
BCCI
president
Roger Binny
on Tuesday expressed his thoughts on
Gautam Gambhir
's appointment as the new head coach of the
Indian cricket team
, stating that it signifies a fresh start for the team.
Gambhir, a former left-handed opening batsman for India, recently served as the team mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Under his guidance, KKR secured their third IPL title.
Following the conclusion of the
T20 World Cup 2024
, which India won,
Rahul Dravid
's tenure as the head coach of the Indian team came to an end.
In an official statement released by the BCCI, Roger Binny expressed his gratitude to Dravid for his outstanding contribution to the Indian team. He further emphasized that Gambhir's extensive experience made him the perfect choice to lead the team into the future.
"The Board would like to thank former Head Coach, Mr Rahul Dravid for his brilliant run with the team.
Team India
now embarks on a journey under a new coach - Mr Gautam Gambhir. His appointment as Head Coach marks a new chapter for Indian cricket. His experience, dedication, and vision for the game make him the ideal candidate to guide our team forward. We are confident that under his leadership, Team India will continue to excel and make the nation proud," ANI quoted Binny as saying in a BCCI release.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also congratulated Gambhir for becoming Team India's new head coach.
"Heartiest congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on being appointed as the Head Coach of Team India. His illustrious career and profound cricketing insights make him a perfect fit for this role. We are excited about the positive impact he will bring to Indian cricket. Best wishes for a successful tenure," Shukla said.
BCCI treasurer
Ashish Shelar
expressed his belief that Gambhir's exceptional track record as a player makes him an ideal candidate for the position of head coach of the Indian men's cricket team.
"Congratulations to Gautam Gambhir on his appointment as the Head Coach. He has proven credentials as a champion player and he brings a winning mentality to the dressing room. His leadership and mentorship qualities on and off the field has been inspiring. I am confident that he will shine bright in this new role which will bring out the best in our team," Shelar said.
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