Published: Jul 22, 2024, 10:50 PM (IST)
Edited: Jul 22, 2024, 10:52 PM (IST)
New India head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly denied reports and rumours that the BCCI rejected his requests for coaching staff personnel. Instead, Gambhir expressed that his requests to the BCCI were largely accepted. Gambhir also announced the names of two people who are set to join his support staff – Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate.
Appearing at a press conference for the first time since being appointed as Team India head coach, Gambhir broke silence on the reports saying that BCCI had not agreed to his requests.
“Really happy with the BCCI. They have agreed to most of the things I’ve asked for. I was surprised to read all those news (about BCCI rejecting his demands),” said Gambhir.
“The crux of the support staff will remain the same. Abhishek Nayar as assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate as assistant coach. I feel there could be assistant coaches working and focusing on all three departments rather than one specific department. That’s the reason we now have two assistant coaches. That’s the way we will go forward as well,” he added.
Gambhir also stated that the entire support staff will be finalized after the Sri Lanka tour.
“We still have one month after the Sri Lanka tour, and we can finalize after the tour. Importantly, I’ve worked with Ryan and Abhishek closely during the IPL. I enjoyed working with them, they are thorough professionals, and there can’t be a bigger and better opportunity now,” he said.
Gambhir’s first series as India head coach will begin on Saturday, July 27, as India tours Sri Lanka for 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs.
