Gautam Gambhir: Equation With Virat Kohli to Winning WTC – Immediate Expectations From India’s New Head Coach

As of now, Gambhir is officially the new head coach of the Indian cricket team.

Mumbai: In the past, India have had coaches who have had a calm and composed personalities – but, Gautam Gambhir is completely different. He is aggressive, on-the-face and always hungry to win at any cost. Are these the qualities needed after a successful tenure from Rahul Dravid? Only time will answer this. As of now, Gambhir is officially the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. The former left-handed opener took to social media and in his own over-patriotic style put out a national flag.

“India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!” his tweet read.

India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians… pic.twitter.com/N5YyyrhXAI

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 9, 2024

So, what would be the expectations from Gambhir? 

Solid Working Relation With Kohli: It is no secret that Kohli and Gambhir have had a rough past despite hailing from the same state. The reason – both are super competitive. So, first up, all eyes would be on the relation Gambhir and Kohli share. If that is taken care off, then most things will fall in place.

WTC Title: After reaching the summit clash on two consecutive occasions, India failed to cross the final hurdle. In case, India make it to their third final, the expectation would be that they turn third-time lucky. Gambhir would be expected to help the side overcome the final hurdle.