Gautam Gambhir bids emotional farewell to KKR fans after becoming India head coach

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has paid tribute to the fans of Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by posting an emotional video on X as he’s set to begin his new function as Team India coach. 

Former KKR captain Gambhir returned to the franchise as a mentor on this season’s IPL. As a outcome, the KKR ended up profitable their third IPL title after beating Sunriser Hyderabad by eight wickets in May 2024. Notably, Gambhir had led KKR to two IPL triumphs in 2012 and 2014.

In the video, Gambhir opened up about his deep bond with the folks of Kolkata and his reference to the fans of the KKR workforce. “Come Kolkata, let’s create some new legacies @KKRiders @iamsrk @indiancricketteam. Dedicated to Kolkata and KKR fans…,” Gambhir wrote within the caption.

Watch the video right here:

Come Kolkata, let’s create some new legacies @KKRiders @iamsrk @indiancricketteam

Dedicated to Kolkata and KKR fans…

Special thanks to Cricket Association of Bengal @cabcricket @kkriders

Directed by:

@pankyyyyyyyyyyyy

DOP: @Rhitambhattacharya

Written by:

Dinesh Chopra… pic.twitter.com/vMcUjalOLj

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 16, 2024

Meanwhile, Gambhir is ready to assume the function of head coach of Team India for his or her upcoming Sri Lanka tour, set to start on July 27.

It is anticipated that Gambhir will meet with selectors this week to deliberate on the T20I and ODI squads for the Sri Lanka tour.

Latest reviews counsel that Suryakumar Yadav is a darkish horse within the race for India T20I captaincy, and would possibly simply pip high contender Hardik Pandya to the submit vacated by Rohit Sharma submit his retirement from the T20Is.

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