Report Says Gautam Gambhir Faces Numerous Challenges Before Accepting India Coach Role, Citing “Young Family…”

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is rumored to be the next head coach of the Indian cricket team, succeeding Rahul Dravid. While there has been no official announcement yet, reports suggest that Gambhir’s appointment is a “done deal” and an announcement is imminent. However, negotiations are still ongoing between the parties involved.

Gambhir, who has been successful as a mentor/coach in the IPL and a TV expert, may face several challenges before agreeing to the role of Indian cricket team coach. The job is known to be demanding, requiring the coach to be away from home for almost 10 months a year. This could be a concern for Gambhir, who has a young family. The report also mentioned that during his two-month stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024, Gambhir took five breaks.

Despite the challenges, joining the Indian team as a coach would be a significant promotion for Gambhir, who is known for his patriotism. The report highlighted a conversation between BCCI secretary Jay Shah and Gambhir after the IPL 2024 final, where the focus was on doing what is best for the country.

As the speculation around Gambhir’s potential appointment as the Indian cricket team coach grows, fans eagerly await an official announcement to see if the former cricketer will take on this new role and lead the team to further success on the international stage.