BCCI secretary Jay Shah penned down a heartfelt note for ex-Indian head coach Rahul Dravid minutes before announcing Gautam Gambhir as his successor for the position of Indian head coach. He thanked Dravid for all his contributions during his tenure with the Men in Blue side which came to an end with them winning the prestigious T20 World Cup 2024 title and ending the 11-year-long trophy drought.
Jay Shah expresses gratitude to Rahul Dravid
“I express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Mr Rahul Dravid whose highly successful tenure as the Head Coach draws to a close. Under his guidance, #TeamIndia emerged as a dominant force across formats, including being crowned ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champions! His strategic acumen, persistent efforts to nurture talent and exemplary leadership has instilled a culture of excellence within the team and that is also the legacy his leaves behind. The Indian dressing room today is one cohesive unit standing together through challenges while revelling in each other’s success,” wrote Jay Shah from his official X account formerly known as Twitter.
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Jay Shah confirms Gautam Gambhir's appointment as Indian head coach
After months of rumours floating around, BCCI secretary Jay Shah has finally confirmed Gautam Gambhir as the new Indian head coach. He will be taking over the office as Rahul Dravid's successor from the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka tour.
“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,” Jay Shah tweeted.
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