The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India on Tuesday (July 9). The former India opener will begin his tenure with the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting from July 27 onwards.
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as Team India head coach includes several challenging series and five ICC tournaments, presenting a demanding journey ahead.
The 2011 ODI World Cup winner will remain as team India's head coach until 2027 ODI World Cup. BCCI will decide on extending Gambhir's contract based on his performance.
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During his tenure, Gautam Gambhir will have the chance to mentor the Men in Blue for 5 ICC trophies: Champions Trophy in 2025, WTC Final in 2025, T20 World Cup in 2026, ODI World Cup in 2027, and WTC Final in 2027.
Check below complete schedule of Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India head coach
1. ODI and T20I series (IND vs SL 2024)
2. 5 Tests in Australia in 2024
3. Champions Trophy in 2025
4. WTC final in 2025
5. 5 Tests in England in 2025
6. T20I World Cup in 2026
7. 2 Tests in New Zealand in 2026
8. WTC final in 2027
9. ODI World Cup in 2027
Gautam Gambhir is likely to prioritize the Champions Trophy 2025 and World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 during his tenure as head coach.
Team India last clinched the Champions Trophy title in 2013, and they are yet to win the World Test Championship title.
Gautam Gambhir's First Reaction After Being Named India Head Coach
Soon after the official confirmation, Gautam Gambhir's first reaction on becoming Team India head coach went viral on the internet.
"India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!" Gambhir's first social media post after being appointed as the India head coach read.