BCCI has appointed former Indian veteran opener Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of Team India. And he will take over from the series against Sri Lanka. After Gambhir became the head coach, the reaction of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has come to the fore. Afridi described the decision to appoint Gambhir as the coach as positive and said that it is a good opportunity for him to make a mark in his new role.
What did Shahid Afridi say after Gautam Gambhir became the coach?
Actually, Gautam Gambhir, who was part of the T20 World Cup 2007 and 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, will now be seen in the role of head coach of Team India. After Gambhir became the coach, Shahid Afridi, while talking to Star Sports, said that according to me it is a big opportunity for him (Gautam Gambhir). Now it depends on him how he capitalizes on this opportunity. Sometimes his interview is heard. He speaks very positive things.
There has been a spat between Gambhir and Afridi
Let us tell you that when both the players used to play for their respective teams, their relationship was not very good. Their fights on the field are quite famous. Till a few days ago, these legendary players did not like each other even on social media and news of their spat kept coming out.
Gautam Gambhir becomes Team India’s head coach in 2024
Gambhir will take charge of the team from the Sri Lanka tour starting from July 27. His tenure will be till December 2027. When the Indian team lifted the T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011 trophy, Gambhir was a part of this winning team. He played match-winning innings in the finals of both the tournaments. In the final of T20 World Cup 2007, Gautam Gambhir scored 75 runs in 54 balls. In the final of the ODI World Cup 2011, the Indian legend had scored a match-winning 97 runs off 122 balls.
