Gautam Gambhir, known for his determination to win, has taken on the prestigious role of India’s head coach with deep pride and a commitment to serve the nation.

Gautam Gambhir head coach of India

His recent success in leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024 positioned him as a frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid. Dravid, after guiding India to a long-awaited World Cup victory, stepped down, leading the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to appoint Gambhir to the role this week.

Gambhir IPL success 2024

Gambhir’s appointment received unanimous support from cricketing figures like Jatin Paranjape, Malhotra, and Sulakshana Naik, underscoring his credentials with two World Cup triumphs and a reputation for leadership. Sanjay Bharadwaj, Gambhir’s childhood coach, believes his protege possesses the qualities needed to elevate Team India to new heights, citing Gambhir’s innate ability to inspire and nurture talent.

Rohit Sharma’s Prediction Gambhir

In an interview with PTI, Bharadwaj emphasized Gambhir’s integrity and long-standing commitment to cricket. He recalled Gambhir’s foresight in predicting Rohit Sharma’s future greatness when the Indian captain was still in his early career stages. Bharadwaj also highlighted Gambhir’s generosity, noting an instance where he awarded Virat Kohli a ‘Man of the Match’ award years ago, illustrating Gambhir’s supportive nature towards his teammates.

Indian cricket coach Gambhir

As India’s head coach across all formats for the next three and a half years, Gambhir aims to leave a significant impact on the team’s performance. According to Bharadwaj, Gambhir’s approach is rooted in fairness and a strategic focus on team dynamics, prioritizing the game above all else. His prediction about Rohit Sharma’s rise from the start of his career serves as a testament to his keen observation skills and unwavering belief in nurturing talent for the benefit of Indian cricket.

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Rohit Sharma Takes the Helm for Upcoming Tournaments!

Rohit Sharma captaincy

Indian cricket fans can rejoice! BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed Rohit Sharma will lead the team in two major upcoming events: the Champions Trophy in Pakistan (February) and the World Test Championship final in London (June). This news comes after Sharma’s successful T20 World Cup captaincy that led India to victory.

India Champions Trophy 2025

Shah expressed his confidence in Sharma’s leadership, declaring, “We are confident that under Rohit Sharma’s guidance, we will emerge victorious in both the WTC Final and Champions Trophy.” These remarks came during a congratulatory video for the T20 World Cup win, praising Sharma, Virat Kohli, coach Rahul Dravid, and Ravindra Jadeja.

India WTC final 2025

Shah also acknowledged India’s impressive journey in the past year. They reached three finals: losing to Australia in the WTC final (June 2023), enjoying a dominant run in the ODI World Cup (November 2023), but ultimately falling short against Australia in the finals. Interestingly, back in February 2023, Shah had already placed his faith in Sharma, appointing him captain for the 2024 T20 World Cup and predicting the team’s success, a prediction that ultimately came true.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), in an exciting Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 qualifier match against Mumbai Indians (MI), eventually emerged victorious against their defending champions to reach their maiden WPL final meeting against Delhi Capitals later on this season. RCB won in an exciting showdown that left everyone gasping as the Royals narrowly edged MI at every point along their long path toward glory in 2024.

RCB vs MI WPL 2024

The match was an emotional rollercoaster, as Sobhana bravely held back 12 runs to secure an astounding five-run win for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Captain Smriti Mandhana couldn’t contain her tears of joy as Ellyse Perry shared an emotional embrace with Mandhana following their triumphant comeback against Windies Women at Lord’s.

Royal Challengers vs Mumbai Indians

MI seemed in control during their chase for 43 runs off 30 balls; however, an unexpected collapse saw them falter, ultimately losing by only one run. Shreyanka Patil led her spinners in turning things around spectacularly by providing crucial wickets at key moments of play – producing a stunning turnaround.

Royal Challengers Banglore vs Mumbai Indians

Opting to bat first, Royal Challengers Bangalore saw Devine lead them off an aggressive start as they quickly established a healthy lead against MI’s comeback attempts. Perry led this resilience with an important half-century, while Georgia Wareham helped set an excellent total of 135 runs for them to defend.

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers

MI responded slowly but with caution as Perry showed his prodigious ability with the ball to keep MI at bay. Although promising partnerships emerged quickly for MI against RCB pressure, it eventually fell short by 6 runs.

WPL RCB vs MI

This match demonstrated the unpredictable nature of cricket, where determination and teamwork can turn the tide at key moments. As Royal Challengers Bangalore prepare to face Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2024 Final, fans should anticipate yet another riveting showdown!

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