Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opener and current mentor of the IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders, made headlines beyond the cricket field recently. On Monday, Gambhir, formerly associated with the BJP until recently, stated on X that he met Shah to extend congratulations on the party’s recent electoral victories.
Met with Hon’ble HM Shri @AmitShah Ji to congratulate him on recent electoral success. His leadership as the Home Minister will further strengthen the security and stability of our nation! pic.twitter.com/IvjqFopaFC
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 17, 2024
Gautam Gambhir, who recently took a hiatus from active politics to focus on coaching, visited Shah to extend congratulations on the BJP’s recent electoral triumphs. Having served as a Member of Parliament from East Delhi, Gambhir’s shift back towards cricket coaching has been closely watched.
With Rahul Dravid set to step down as India’s head coach after the ongoing T20 World Cup, Gambhir emerges as a strong contender for the coveted position. BCCI has not officially commented on potential successors, but the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), led by Ashok Malhotra, has yet to interview any candidates.
During a recent promotional event in Dubai, Gambhir openly expressed his aspirations to coach the national team, indicating a clear intent to transition into a leadership role within Indian cricket. His journey from a prolific left-handed batsman to a potential national coach underscores his dedication and expertise in the sport.
As the cricketing world awaits official announcements, Gambhir’s trajectory from player to mentor and potentially head coach signifies a pivotal moment in Indian cricketing history, poised to shape the future of Team India’s coaching staff.