![“The GG Era Begins” – Fans React As Gautam Gambhir Named Head Coach For The Indian Cricket Team “The GG Era Begins” – Fans React As Gautam Gambhir Named Head Coach For The Indian Cricket Team](https://cricfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7662.jpeg)
Fans reacted to the news of former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir named Head Coach of Team India’s senior men’s team. The declaration was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on the evening of Tuesday through his social media handle.
Assumption during the 2024 Indian Premier League season advised that Gambhir might swap Rahul Dravid as mentor of the national team. Gambhir had been assisting as a head coach to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024, a season in which they triumph the trophy.
Validating Gambhir’s nomination , BCCI secretary Jay Shah shared on the social media platform X on Tuesday.
“It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward.”
It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his… pic.twitter.com/bvXyP47kqJ
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 9, 2024
Most Indian cricket fans were impressed by Gautam Gambhir’s new role, and they expressed their reactions on the X platform.
His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most sought-after coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey.
— Satya Prakash (@_SatyaPrakash08) July 9, 2024
– 2007 World Cup winner.
– 2011 World Cup winner.
– 2012 IPL winner.
– 2014 IPL winner.
– 2024 IPL winning team mentor.NOW TEAM INDIA'S HEAD COACH, THE GG ERA BEGINS…!!! 🇮🇳#GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/awbyQcYwvZ
— Ro Ko (Parody) (@Natweetsbro_) July 9, 2024
Gautam Gambhir, 🇮🇳 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, reporting for duty! 🫡#GautamGambhir #TeamIndia #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/pBlXg6NYEF
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) July 9, 2024
#GautamGambhir has an Australian mindset, he is perfect for our ICT head coach position🔥 pic.twitter.com/6O8pzaDDwV
— narsa. (@rathor7_) July 9, 2024
Scenes after Gautam Gambhir is appointed head coach.#GautamGambhir | #HeadCoach | #TeamIndia#INDvsZIMpic.twitter.com/1kLfQwgJVp
— ★ 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍 CIRCULAR PAGE 🇮🇳 (@mrfaisu721847) July 9, 2024
Looks like the Indian team just got its new 'Game-bhir' changer #GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/UXGcjwcgsn
— 100 NOT OUT (@100NotOutVK) July 9, 2024
Congratulations to Gautam Gambhir Ji on being appointed as the head coach of Team India!
Your experience and dedication to the sport are sure to lead the team to new heights. Wishing you and the team great success in the future. pic.twitter.com/Rs171cURo2
— Vishu Kohli (@VishuKohli20) July 9, 2024
Gautam Gambhir’s initial task will be the Sri Lanka series
The former Indian cricketer will start his coaching duration with the short format series in opposition to Sri Lanka planned from July 27 to August 7.
Gautam Gambhir’s primary task will be to assemble a team capable of making significant progress in the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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