'He’s Got Strong Opinions...,' RCB Chief Reacts On Gambhir's Appointment As India's Head Coach
Gautam Gambhir with Andy Flower during LSG days (X.com)
Gautam Gambhir has been appoined as head coach of Indian senior men's team and the move has been praised from all corners, with a hope that it will usher in a new era of dominance in Indian cricket.
The former Indian cricketer played a pivotal role in KKR's title win in IPL 2024 as a mentor and his cricketing accumen and man-management skills have been the talk of the town for quite some time now.
Now, RCB's current head coach and former LSG coaching staff member of Gautam Gambhir, Andy Flower has also reacted on Gambhir's appointment. The Zimbabwean said that Gambhir has got strong, clear opinions, and he really enjoyed working with the former LSG mentor during his time as a head coach of LSG.
“Well, the first thing he’s got to do is just give up his legends cricket at the moment. He’s quite a man, Gautam Gambhir, I really enjoyed working with him. He’s got strong opinions, he’s got strong clear views on the game."
Flower also added that Gambhir loves Indian cricket and predicted that he will be a successful coach for India.
“He’s very decisive, he’s a very proud Indian, he loves Indian cricket and his position, representing Indian cricket. I think it’s a good appointment and I think he’s going to be successful."
Gautam Gambhir is set to kick-start his coaching tenure with India's tour of Sri Lanka starting from July 27.