Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir was a happy man on Sunday night at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after his team beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift the IPL trophy for the third time in history. And he was a busy man as well as he celebrated with each of the KKR players and also obliged with photographs. Amid the celebrations, he took out time to meet and greet BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who was present for the IPL final, and was later seen having a lengthy chat which sparked speculations over his India head coach job.
India Coach Speculation:After the IPL 2024 final, Gautam Gambhir was seen in an intense discussion with BCCI secretary Jay Shah. This has sparked speculation that he might be the next India coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Dravid’s tenure ends after the 2024 T20 World Cup, and Gambhir has emerged as the frontrunner for the high-profile coaching position.Gambhir’s strategic acumen from behind the scenes played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) IPL 2024 victory. As KKR’s mentor, he contributed to their flawless performance in the final, where they dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets. KKR’s co-owner, Shah Rukh Khan, even shared a heartwarming moment with Gambhir, kissing his forehead after the win.
Return to KKR as Mentor:In November 2023, Gautam Gambhir returned to KKR as a “Mentor,” joining hands with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.
Political Update:Gambhir, who had been associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), announced that he has asked BJP president JP Nadda to relieve him of his political duties ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
It’s fascinating to see how Gambhir’s journey has evolved—from being a successful cricketer to contributing behind the scenes and even venturing into politics.
