Gautam Gambhir faces a challenge in his bid to become Team India coach

Harbhajan Singh's emergence as a contender for Team India coach

Fans and experts eagerly awaiting the BCCI's final decision

In a surprising turn of events, Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian cricketer and mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), faces a significant challenge in his bid to become the head coach of the Indian cricket team.

The announcement of the new head coach is anticipated soon, following the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, where KKR, under Gambhir’s mentorship, clinched their third championship title.

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As Team India gears up for the T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) delivered a startling update. It was widely expected that Gambhir would succeed Rahul Dravid as the head coach. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah reportedly communicated with Gambhir, indicating a strong inclination towards his appointment. This development suggested that Gambhir was the frontrunner for the prestigious role.

However, the race for the head coach position took an unexpected twist with the emergence of another former cricketer, Harbhajan Singh, as a contender. Singh has officially applied for the role, adding a new dimension to the selection process and presenting a surprising challenge to Gambhir.

Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the head coach is only till the T20 World Cup, leaving fans and experts eagerly awaiting the BCCI’s final decision. The competition between Gambhir and Singh promises to make the selection process intriguing, with the future of Team India’s coaching leadership hanging in the balance.