Discussions have intensified regarding Gautam Gambhir becoming the new head coach of Team India. New updates are coming out every day regarding this. There have been reports for a long time that Gautam Gambhir is going to become the new head coach of Team India, but the BCCI has not yet given any official information about this.
When BCCI interviewed Gambhir, the former cricketer put forward some of his conditions before the board, on which a big update has come out. According to the news, BCCI has accepted Gambhir's big bet. After which one post in the coaching staff may remain vacant.
The post of batting coach may remain vacant
According to reports, BCCI has given Gautam Gambhir the freedom to choose the coaching staff as per his wish. It is not yet clear whether there will be a batting coach or not, because Gambhir himself was a successful opening batsman. If this happens, there will be no batting coach in the coaching staff, rather Gautam Gambhir himself will coach the batsmen.
Why the delay in becoming a coach?
Rahul Dravid's tenure has ended after the T20 World Cup 2024. Now it is certain that Team India will get a new head coach. However, Gambhir is the first choice of BCCI since IPL 2024. According to reports, the delay in Gambhir becoming the head coach is due to his salary. BCCI is currently discussing Gambhir's salary. Gambhir is expected to earn more than former coach Rahul Dravid. Rahul Dravid's annual package was Rs 12 crore.