BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday (July 9) announced the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the next head coach of the Indian cricket team.

Taking to social media platform X, Shah confirmed this big development as he wrote: “It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward.”

“His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most sought-after coaching role. The @BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey,” he added.

Gautam Gambhir is set to replace Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Dravid’s tenure came to an end with the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph last month.

Gambhir, who mentored Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title earlier this year, will begin his coaching stint during the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka later this month.

In the ongoing T20I tour of Zimbabwe, National Cricket Academy (NCA) head VVS Laxman is playing the role of the India’s interim coach.