After Gautam Gambhir was appointed as India’s head coach, sources indicate that former seamers Zaheer Khan and Lakshmipathy Balaji are being considered for the role of national team’s bowling coach. ANI sources revealed, “BCCI discussing the names of Zaheer Khan and Lakshmipati Balaji for the position of bowling coach. BCCI is not interested in the name of Vinay Kumar.” Zaheer Khan has an impressive record, with 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and a total of 610 scalps in 309 international matches across formats for the Men in Blue, solidifying his status as one of the greatest left-arm pacers in the sport.
Balaji has also made a mark in his career, representing Team India in eight Test matches and claiming 27 wickets at an average of 37.18. He has also performed well in ODIs, picking up 34 wickets in 30 matches at an average of 39.52.
Following Gambhir’s appointment as head coach, a new set of support staff is being considered for Team India. Paras Mahambrey’s term as the bowling coach has come to an end.
In a recent announcement, BCCI secretary Jay Shah revealed that Gautam Gambhir has been named as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. Gambhir, a former left-handed opener and mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, led the team to its third IPL trophy this season.
Jay Shah expressed his confidence in Gambhir, stating, “I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. His clear vision for #TeamIndia, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting coaching role.” Gambhir’s appointment follows Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach, which concluded with India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.
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