Gautam Gambhir Appointed Head Coach of Indian Cricket Team

Gautam Gambhir is a former Indian cricketer known for his significant contributions to Indian cricket, particularly in limited-overs formats. Here are some key points about his career and achievements:

Early Life and Domestic Career

Born: October 14, 1981, in New Delhi, India.

• Gambhir started playing cricket at a young age and was selected for the Delhi cricket team, where he made a mark with his consistent performances.

International Career

1. Debut: Gambhir made his ODI debut against Bangladesh in 2003 and his Test debut against Australia in 2004.

2. Batting Style: Left-handed opening batsman known for his aggressive and fearless batting.

Achievements of Gautam Gambhir in International Cricket

1. 2007 ICC World Twenty20: Played a crucial role in India’s victory, scoring 75 runs in the final against Pakistan.

2. 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup: Scored 97 runs in the final against Sri Lanka, helping India win the World Cup after 28 years.

3. Test Cricket: Gambhir had a successful Test career with key performances, including a double century against Australia and being ranked the No.1 Test batsman in 2009.

Leadership and IPL

Won IPL 2012 with KKR as captain

Won IPL 2014 with KKR as captain

Won IPL 2024 with KKR as head coach/mentor

1. Captaincy: Gambhir captained the Indian team in six ODIs between 2010 and 2011.

2. IPL: Captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to two Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in 2012 and 2014. He is known for his tactical acumen and leadership skills.

Mentor KKR and won the IPL 2024 Trophy for KKR

In 2024, Gautam Gambhir returned as a mentor to the Kolkata Knight Riders at the special request of co-owner Shah Rukh Khan.

• Having previously led KKR to two IPL titles, Gambhir’s comeback proved fruitful as the Kolkata-based franchise won the IPL 2024 cup, showcasing an aggressive style of cricket.

Post-Retirement

Retirement: Gambhir retired from all forms of cricket in December 2018.

Commentary and Analysis: Post-retirement, he has been involved in cricket commentary and analysis, sharing his insights on the game.

Political Career: Gambhir joined politics and became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019.

Coaching Career

• New Role: Recently appointed as the head coach of the Indian cricket team, succeeding Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024.

Gambhir is respected for his determination, leadership, and significant contributions to Indian cricket, both as a player and a mentor.