Indian cricket gets a 'GAMBHIR' makeover

New Delhi, NT Bureau: World Cup-winning opening batter Gautam Gambhir has been named as head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid in the top post. Dravid quit the post after India's recent T20 World Cup triumph in the Americas.

"It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @ Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward," BCCI secretary Jay Shah posted in his 'X' account.

The 42-year-old Gambhir, a key member of the 2011 ODI World Cupwinning Indian side, led Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.