Will Gautam Gambhir become new India head coach? Here's what Jay Shah's statement hints

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ALSO READ: AB De Villiers to replace Rahul Dravid as India head coach? Former Proteas player says ‘Anything is possible…'According to a report by Hindustan Times, Fleming may consider the role but only if MS Dhoni might be asked tp convince him. On the contrary CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said 'it's not his (Fleming) cup of tea', citing the nature of the job.However, Jay Shah's recent clarification on India's head coach suggests that Gambhir is the odds-on favourite to succeed Dravid."We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have risen through the ranks.

It is crucial that our coach has an in-depth knowledge of our domestic cricket framework to truly elevate Team India to the next level," HT quoted Shah's statement.Currently, Gambhir is a mentor of KKR, and if he is chosen as Indian cricket coach, he will have to leave KKR. With his presence in the team, the franchise reached the finals of IPL 2024.