No Batting Coach In Gambhir's Tenure? India's New Head Coach Comes Up With Latest Demand

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India's cricketing sensation, Gautam Gambhir, is all set to make a significant impact as the potential head coach of the Indian Cricket Team. 

This news comes in the wake of Rahul Dravid's farewell as head coach following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, setting the stage for a new era in Indian cricket. 

After a successful stint as a player, the T20 and ODI World Cup winner, Gautam Gambhir, returned to Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. His mentorship played a pivotal role in helping them clinch the title after a decade-long wait. Reports suggest that he filmed his farewell video at Eden Gardens, a testament to his influence, which will soon be released.

Gautam Gambhir Will Officially Be Appointed As Head Coach In...

According to sources, the Board of Cricket Council for India (BCCI) will make the official announcement between June 13th and 16th, and Gambhir will take charge of the India tour of Sri Lanka starting June 28th. 

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Moreover, there are some reports suggesting that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for this series.

Moreover, Gambhir's one condition during his interview was that he wanted his own coaching staff, and BCCI has given him the green light for it. 

Given Gambhir's successful career as an opener, there is an intriguing uncertainty about whether he will appoint a batting coach or not, however there is no confirmation about this yet. 

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