Gautam Gambhir could finally smile. His team Kolkata Knight Riders had just achieved what he planned for since taking over as the mentor of the side. After Sunday, Gambhir can boast of being an IPL champion as a mentor. That too with a team which he led to title in 2012 and 2014. After KKR beat SunRisers Hyderabad by eight wickets, chasing down a 114-run target in just 10.3 overs, Gambhir was a happy man. His mission for IPL 2024 had just been completed.
But that was not all. Gautam Gambhir’s name is dong the rounds to be the next India coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid. After the final, Gambhir could be seen engaged in an intense discussion with BCCI secretary Jay Shah.
Internet started speculating after that meeting.
Jay Shah saab you have just one job. Make Gautam Gambhir the head coach of India. pic.twitter.com/D8UGLYKGT4
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 26, 2024Jay Shah having chat with Gautam Gambhir after the match. pic.twitter.com/lFW0gqdaRW
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) ..