Gautam Gambhir: Gautam Gambhir has given a big statement regarding making himself the head coach of Team India. He has cited KKR as a big reason behind getting that role. After T20 World Cup 2024, Gautam Gambhir became the head coach of Team India. He had replaced Rahul Dravid. Gautam Gambhir’s contract with Team India as head coach is till 2027. Now the big question is that how did Shahrukh Khan’s IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders help him in getting this role?
KKR’s influence on my career- Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir has revealed this in a conversation with RevSportz. In the interview given to him, he mentioned the impact of Kolkata Knight Riders on his career. Gautam Gambhir said that KKR has played a big role in where he stands today.
How did KKR help Gambhir?
Gautam Gambhir said that KKR made him a leader. The leadership quality that is visible in him today is the gift of KKR. Gambhir further said that my successful tenure with Kolkata Knight Riders has helped me in getting the position of head coach of Team India.
Gambhir’s tenure with KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders has won the IPL title 3 times and Gautam Gambhir has been involved in all three of those victories. Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL title in 2012, 2014 and 2024. On the first two occasions, Gautam Gambhir was the captain of KKR. In 2024, he was associated with Shahrukh Khan’s franchise as a mentor.
Won 2 ICC titles after becoming the head coach of Team India
Even after becoming the head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir has won 2 ICC titles for India, which includes the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2026 T20 World Cup. He is the first head coach of India to win 2 ICC titles. Gautam Gambhir’s tenure with the Indian team is till 2027. That means he will also have a chance to make India win the 2027 ODI World Cup.