Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian Cricket Team, shared a heartfelt farewell video dedicated to Kolkata. Reflecting on the city’s deep connection with him, especially after leading them to their third Indian Premier League trophy in the recent IPL, Gambhir expressed his sentiments.
“I smile when you smile, I cry when you cry, I win when you win, I lose when you lose. I believe with you, and I have become you. I am you, Kolkata. I am just one of you,” Gambhir said in the video.
“We share a bond, a story, a team. But now, it’s time to create new legacies together, to write bigger and bolder narratives. Not in purple ink, but in blue—the cherished India blue. Let’s promise to never walk alone, always standing shoulder-to-shoulder, hand-in-hand, all for the tricolour. It’s all about our India,” he added.
Gambhir who had guided the Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL triumphs as captain in 2012 and 2014, helped them to their 3rd title as mentor in 2024.
Last week, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team.
Taking to his Twitter account, Shah posted, “It is with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr. Gautam Gambhir as the new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Modern-day cricket has evolved rapidly, and Gautam has witnessed this changing landscape up close. Having endured the grind and excelled in various roles throughout his career, I am confident that Gautam is the ideal person to steer Indian Cricket forward.”
Come Kolkata, let’s create some new legacies @KKRiders @iamsrk @indiancricketteam
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 16, 2024
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
“His clear vision for Team India, coupled with his vast experience, positions him perfectly to take on this exciting and most sought-after coaching role. The BCCI fully supports him as he embarks on this new journey,” Shah added.
Gambhir also took to X to react to his appointment. “India is my identity and serving my country has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m honoured to be back, albeit wearing a different hat. But my goal is the same as it has always been, to make every Indian proud. The men in blue shoulder the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians and I will do everything in my power to make these dreams come true!”
