Former cricketers applaud Gambhir’s potential influence as India’s new head coach, mentioning his cricketing understanding, reported in The Tribune News.
Ex-Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi has raised his response to the selection of Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team. This observes the proclamation caused by Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Wednesday.
Afridi, an ex-leader of Pakistan, remarked on Gambhir’s selection, expressing, “Gautam Gambhir speaks positively and straightforwardly.” He counted, “Gautam Gambhir has a big opportunity ahead of him, and it will depend on him how he makes the best use of it.”
Furthermore, ex-South African fast bowler Dale Steyn also considered Gautam Gambhir’s selection as the Indian head coach, defining him as a “huge admirer” of the retired batsman.[ruby_related heading=”More Read” total=5 layout=1 offset=5
Steyn commented, “I find Gambhir intense on the field but off the field, he carries himself with dignity. He is a very astute cricketer who will prove invaluable as the coach of the Indian team.”
Significantly, Gautam Gambhir played an amazing part in India’s success in the 2011 ICC World Cup final against Sri Lanka, scratching 97 runs and considering India’s designation victory after 28 years.
Since his ODI debut in 2003, Gautam Gambhir compiled more than 10,000 runs during his renowned global profession traversing 13 years for India.
Gautam Gambhir’s first designation as coach will be the approaching white-ball outing of Sri Lanka at the end of July month, which comprises three ODIs and three T20Is.
Published in The Tribune News
