Gautam Gambhir To Be Interviewed For Indian Men’s Cricket Team Head Coach Position Today

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is set to interview for the role of head coach of the Indian Men’s Cricket team on Thursday, June 18.

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will conduct Gambhir’s interview in Mumbai. Alongside Gambhir, other candidates will also be interviewed for the role of selector.

Reports indicate that the interview process will commence at 12 PM (IST). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is actively seeking a successor to Rahul Dravid, and Gambhir has emerged as a leading candidate for the position.

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Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach will conclude after the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States. Dravid confirmed earlier that he would not extend his contract, having served as head coach since November 2021.

Gambhir brings a strong resume to the table, having recently mentored the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third IPL title.

As for Dravid, he aims to end his tenure on a high note, with Team India striving to secure their first ICC title in 11 years since their 2013 Champions Trophy victory. The Men in Blue have already advanced to the Super 8s after topping the points table in Group A.

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