Gambhir eyes mentors role in TNPL

Tamil Nadu Premier will have 80 outstaion players for the second season (Photo: BCCI)

Tamil Nadu Premier will have 80 outstation players for the second season (Photo: BCCI)

TNPL is slated to begin from July 22. (Photo: TNPL)

Gambhir was a key player during India’s World Cup victory in 2011.

This tournament is for up and coming Indian youngsters. It is a platform for the local talent. I don't want to block a young talent by playing in TNPL, said (Photo: AFP)

The 35-year-old batsman is ready to don the mentor’s hat in the upcoming edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League. (Photo: BCCI)

The Delhi born batsman was initially approached to take part in the Tamil Nadu Premier League as a player but Gambhir made it clear that he won’t be playing the tournament. (Photo: BCCI)

Gautam Gambhir is one of the successful captains in the IPL history with 2 titles under his belt. (Photo: BCCI)

Now, the stylish southpaw is all set for a new role. (Photo: AFP)

Veteran Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday handed a suspended four-match ban from first-class cricket for his ugly confrontation with Delhi Ranji coach KP Bhaskar earlier this year. (Photo: AFP)

“Yes, I am in talks with a few franchises for a mentoring role,” Gambhir told Times of India. (Photo: AFP)