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'I Don't See That Far...': Gautam Gambhir Breaks His Silence On Becoming India's Head Coach

Gambhir is next in line to become India's head coach (x.com)Gambhir is next in line to become India's head coach (x.com)

The legendary Gautam Gambhir is next in line to become India's head coach, as the 2011 World Cup hero will succeed Rahul Dravid - in all likely - who is currently with the Indian side in the Caribbean Islands for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Gautam Gambhir, while speaking at an event, spoke about his forthcoming job by saying he doesn't "see that far ahead," but he did provide insights into his coaching philosophy which is based on the "team first ideology".

"I don't see that far ahead. You are grilling me, asking me all tough questions," he said.


"It is difficult to answer right now. All I can say is that I'm happy being here, just finished a brilliant journey (and) let's enjoy that. I'm in a very happy space right now," Gambhir said at a seminar.

Recently, the 42-year-old appeared in a virtual interview with the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee earlier this week and is widely perceived to be India's next head coach after incumbent Rahul Dravid's tenure comes to an end following the ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies.

However, Gambhir, who recently played a crucial role in KKR's third title win in the IPL as team mentor, remained tight-lipped when he was asked about his prospects.

"If you have the intent of keeping your team ahead of any individual, things will fall in place. If not today, tomorrow, if not tomorrow, someday it will fall in place," he said. "But if you start thinking on that, or if you know that you need to help one or two individuals perform, then your team will only suffer."


"My job is not to make individuals perform. My job, as a mentor, is to make KKR win," said Gambhir who was praised all over for his role in KKR's winning run this year. "For me, the guru mantra is team first philosophy. I think team-first ideology, team-first philosophy is the most important ideology in any team sport," he added.

Gambhir's announcement as India's next head coach is a mere formality now, which would be done in a couple of days' time. The KKR mentor is expected to start off with the Sri Lankan tour, while VVS Laxman will take care of the team in Zimbabwe.