Gautam Gambhir was transferred to his home team where he started his IPL career Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this year and being a mentor he again proved why his strategies work every time. Because of Gautam Gambhir‘s mentorship and players who played good cricket, they have qualified for the playoffs and finished top of the table.
Gautam Gambhir is a very serious yet focused person and he plans his strategies accordingly. His work style is very straightforward and never indulges with other work. Gautam Gambhir won two titles for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and 2014.
Aakash Chopra shares his views on Gautam Gambhir’s role as Head Coach
Last week Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) posted the news for the recruitment of a new head coach and some reports were saying that Stephen Fleming, Ricky Pointing, and Gautam Gambhir’s names were on the radar but later again some reports stated that BCCI has asked Gautam Gambhir for the role of head coach.
Ace commentator and former Indian batter Aakash Chopra has opined that Gautam Gambhir as a head coach is an option but he won’t gel with senior players easily. Aakash Chopra said:
“Not a bad choice, there is no doubt about that, because he is a straightforward person. He knows how to manage and build a team. I rate him high when it comes to the auction. However, there will be no auction for the Indian team. Gautam Gambhir, the coach, is a very strong personality,” he replied
“When there is a transition, a new captain is coming, then yes. However, if the team has a lot of seniors already, I will be a little wary because Gauti’s style of working is almost like a strict father. When the father is strict, the children have to be a little careful,” the former India opener added.
“When you have very senior players in the team, you are looking for a big brother who keeps his hand on their shoulders and doesn’t try to impose himself. However, that’s not going to happen with Gautam. It’s simple for Gautam – my way or the highway. So things might not go in your favor every time in a senior group,” he explained.
However, Gautam Gambhir is a strict and serious person but his work style is applauded by everyone so BCCI has suggested his name for the head coach. The board also knows which person will fit in that role and accordingly, they shortlist the names so any person’s attitude doesn’t matter his perfection in work and co-operation matters.