Gautam Gambhir To Become Coach? This Is What The World Cup-Winner Has To Say

Gautam Gambhir recently announced his retirement from all forms of the game. His last competitive game was against Andhra where he slammed a memorable ton for Delhi.

Gambhir bowed out of the game as one of India’s most successful batters.  He represented India in Tests from 2004 to 2016, amassing 4119 runs at an average of 42.92 with nine hundreds and 22 fifties. In his ODI career – from 2003 to 2013 – Gambhir accumulated 5238 runs at 39.68, with 11 tons and 34 half-centuries. One of his finest knocks in ODIs came in the final of 2011 World Cup when he top-scored for India. Gambhir’s 97-run knock set the tone for a successful chase as India lifted the World Cup after a lengthy gap of 28 years.

Gambhir also played 37 T20Is for India from 2007-2012, scoring 932 runs at 27.41 and a strike rate of 119.02. Even in the final of the World T20I, he had top-scored for India.The southpaw had scored 75 as India beat Pakistan to lift their first and only World T20I title till date.

Well, Gambhir can be seen donning a new hat in the upcoming days as he revealed his interest in becoming a coach.

In a recent interview, Gambhir said that while he has not taken a decision yet, the prospect of becoming a coach excites him.

“Haven’t decided about it (coaching), but then I like being part of an action. It is something that has always excited me for all my life. Let’s see, I am going to evaluate whether to get into coaching or mentorship,” he told ANI.

“I have been a senior player for Delhi for a very long time and mentored those young kids as well. Coaching is not rocket science. I think it is about sharing your experience and being as honest as you can. It is just your passion whether you like it or you don’t. And If you like it you will enjoy and help someone become better and try to achieve his dream. So that is something that excites me to become,” he added.