[Watch] Gautam Gambhir's First Arrival As Head Coach On Cricket Field Ahead Of SL Series

Gautam Gambhir as India head coach (X.com)

Gautam Gambhir has finally started his coaching tenure as team India have arrived in Sri Lanka for the T20I and ODI series. The tour will start on 27th of July with a three-match T20I series, and it a dawn of a new era under Gautam Gambhir for Men in Blue.

Now, Sony Sports Network has unleashed a video of Gautam Gambhir on their official X handle. The coach is seen walking down the stairs from the Pallekele international stadium to the ground, and is looking quite ready and determined for his new high-profile role.

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India's Squad For ODIs and T20Is In Sri Lanka

For T20Is, India have a new leader, Suryakumar Yadav with Rohit Sharma retiring from T20Is. The Hitman though is available for ODIs, and will lead almost a full-strength side with Virat Kohli also ready for the three ODIs.

Another big news is the elevation of Shubman Gill as vice-captain in both white-ball formats. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, also will see a new captain, Charith Asalanka in the T20I series with Wanindu Hasaranga stepped down after disappointing 2024 T20 World Cup in USA and Caribbean.

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