Gautam Gambhir has taken over as the head coach of Team India and has already jetted to Sri Lanka ahead of the first T20I of the tour starting from July 27th.
Ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, Gautam Gambhir oversaw his first training session as the head coach of Indian Cricket Team alongside new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. The former KKR captain and mentor, Gautam Gambhir in his first training session as India’s coach was seen flaunting his love for his IPL franchise.
Gautam Gambhir flaunts his love for KKR
As Gautam Gambhir arrived from the bus to the ground to take charge of his first training session as the new head coach, GG was seen carrying a KKR kit bag alongside him.
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There is no denying that Gautam Gambhir is a legend for KKR after winning two IPL titles as the captain of the franchise and then one more IPL title in 2024 as the mentor of the side.
Gautam Gambhir looked fully in control of his first training session as he observed closely in the nets and was also seen imparting some words of wisdom to Sanju Samson.
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Gautam Gambhir‘s approach to coach Team India
In his first press conference after taking over the men in blue, Gautam Gambhir made it clear that he wants his players to have freedom and wants to keep a happy dressing room.
“A happy dressing room is a winning dressing room. I don’t like to complicate things. That’s the sort of profession that I am in. Ultimately, it’s the players’ team. The support staff is there to try and help the players, try and get the best of them, and maximise their potential. We are there to give them freedom,” said Gautam Gambhir.
India vs Sri Lanka Schedule
- First T20I: July 27, PICS (Pallekele) – 7 PM IST
- Second T20I: July 28, PICS (Pallekele) – 7 PM IST
- Third T20I: July 30, PICS (Pallekele) – 7 PM IST
- First ODI: August 2, RPICS (Colombo) – 2.30 PM IST
- Second ODI: August 4, RPICS (Colombo) – 2.30 PM IST
- Third ODI: August 7, RPICS (Colombo) – 2.30 PM IST
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