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As India bids farewell to Rahul Dravid following his successful stint culminating in the T20 World Cup victory, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will step into the role of head coach next? While BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has hinted at an imminent appointment before the Sri Lanka tour, speculation points towards Gautam Gambhir as the likely successor.
If Gambhir indeed takes on the mantle, it would mark a significant transition for him, necessitating a departure from his current IPL commitments.
Having mentored teams like Lucknow Super Giants and recently led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title win, Gambhir’s coaching acumen has been well-regarded in cricket circles. His recent visit to Eden Gardens for a farewell video shoot has only fueled these rumors further, signaling a potential new chapter in his career.
“It was a low-key affair, but Gambhir wanted to bid goodbye to his fans with a message and that is why they shot a video at the Eden,” the official told the news channel in case of anonymity.
Meanwhile, several pictures purportedly showing Gautam Gambhir at Eden Gardens are circulating on social media, accompanied by claims that they are from his recent video shoot during his visit to Kolkata on July 5. However, News18 CricketNext cannot independently verify the authenticity of these claims.
Gambhir has a profound bond with KKR and Eden Gardens, having served as the team’s pioneering captain during their IPL triumphs in 2012 and 2014. His batting prowess contributed significantly, amassing 4217 runs across 154 matches at an average of 31.24.
