"I would love to coach the Indian team": Gautam Gambhir breaks silence

Gautam Gambhir (Pic: File Pic)

Amid the discussions of who will be Team India's next head coach, former Indian cricketer, Gautam Gambhir said he would love to coach the national team.

In the recently concluded IPL 2024, Gautam Gambhir returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor and was able to help them lift the trophy for the third time in the league's history.

The deadline to apply for the position was May 27, but still, there is no confirmation if the veteran has applied for the role. "I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team. You are representing 140 crore Indians and those across the globe as well", said the 42-year-old at an event in Abu Dhabi.

Earlier this week, former India captain Sourav Ganguly had backed Gambhir for the India head coach role, saying "he is a good candidate".

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Gambhir was addressing a gathering of students at Medeor Hospital in Abu Dhabi. When one of the students asked him about coaching the Indian cricket team and helping them win the World Cup with his experience, Gambhir responded, "I have not answered this question, although a lot of people have asked me. But I have to answer you now."

"It is 140 crore Indians who will help India win the World Cup. If everyone starts praying for us and we start playing and representing them, India will win the World Cup. The most important thing is to be fearless," said Gambhir.

The former opener Gautam Gambhir, who was on a personal trip to the UAE, paid a visit to the sports medicine department at the Medeor Hospital.

During the visit, he connected with young cricket enthusiasts from different academies in Abu Dhabi and shared insights on his inspiring journey and recent achievements.

Gautam Gambhir played a crucial role for India during the T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011. He was also praised for his recent success with the KKR.

"A secure dressing room is a happy dressing room, and a happy dressing room ends up in a winning dressing room. The only thing I did in the KKR was following this mantra. With God's grace it actually worked", he said.

(With PTI Inputs)