Sources indicate that there could be dramatic changes in the Indian cricket management after the T20 World Cup, particularly towards key positions in the coaching structures. With the departure of head coach Rahul Dravid nearing its end, Gautam Gambhir appears to be in the running to fight a new campaign. Also, there is a plan by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to recruit another fielding sub coach to enhance the team.

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Gautam Gambhir in Line to Replace Rahul Dravid

indications are indicating that the BCCI is working on appointing a new head coach of the Indian cricket team as the T20 World Cup comes to an end. Gautam Gambhir along with Suresh Raina is equally keen to succeed Rahul Dravid in the future. Gambhir as a possible coach soon would be a new face of the Indian cricket team with escalated anticipation of new strategies and energy.

Jonty Rhodes Eyed for Fielding Coach Role with Gautam Gambhir

The Intellitxt Intelligence reveals that the World Cricket gem is in the pipeline for the fielding coaching along with the revamped Indian team management, as reported by RevSportz about Jonty Rhodes. 

This means that while Rhodes has not received a formal invitation yet, his name has been making the rounds concerning the candidates for the job.

In his initial attempt in 2019 to become the head coach, Rhodes was rejected by Ravi Shastri who was the head coach at that time, by arguing that he wanted to continue with his backup team.

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Historical Context: Jonty Rhodes‘ Past Association with Indian Cricket

Jonty Rhodes in 2019 had gone for the post of fielding coach of the Indian cricket team but he could not appear in the list of selections. 

At that time, they reappointed R Sridhar who preserved continuity in Ravi Shastri’s coaching staff. 

After becoming only the second Indian to take over as head coach in 2021, Rahul Dravid hired Paras Mhambrey to lead the bowling unit besides T Dilip for the fielding one. 

Rahul Dravid, who had served as the head of the National Cricket Academy next to this trio, will also resign from his position after the T20 World Cup, and fresh appointments will be made.

Gautam Gambhir and Jonty Rhodes: A Successful Partnership at LSG

Jonty Rhodes is ranked as one the best fielding talents in cricket presently in the IPL and is the fielding consultant of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). 

Rhodes was the captain of LSG during his stint and filed his reports to the team mentor and former Indian cricketer, Gautam Gambhir. 

Their interactions were supposed to show that they indeed worked as a team especially during the time they recorded good results.

Gautam Gambhir’s Impact on Kolkata Knight Riders

Gautam Gambhir then went on to play for SunRisers Hyderabad known as LSG and later came back as a mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). 

In the process, with his guidance, KKR had tasted much success including claiming the Indian Premier League title this year. 

This victory was powered by Gambhir’s smart cricketing brain which would again eventually help him in getting the nod for coaching the national side.

Current Indian Team’s Performance in the T20 World Cup

TThe Indian cricket team has entertained and competed well in the current T20 World Cup cricket series reaching the Super Eight stage after defeating Ireland, Pakistan and USA in their matches. 

Although India performed poorly against Canada and won only two games out of four and without a clean sweep, they were on top of Group A having accumulated seven points and thus indicating the group’s dominance as well as their preparedness for the subsequent stages of the competition..

Conclusion: Anticipating the Future with Gautam Gambhir

The Indian cricket management is all set to gear up for a transition phase and the hype surrounding the prospect of Gautam Gambhir being appointed as the head coach of the Indian Cricket team and Jonty Rhodes being assigned the job of the fielding coach. 

We knew that their collaboration would improve the team’s operations and put the country on course for further triumphs in cricket the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is Gautam Gambhir a top choice for head coach?

Gautam Gambhir is in the list of top contenders as he has captained teams and possesses excellent skills in cricket. 

The recent Kolkata Knight Riders’ victory in IPL under his tenure, coupled with his performance as a captain and strategic mind puts him in good standing to replace Rahul Dravid.

2. What qualifies Jonty Rhodes for the fielding coach role?

By far, Jonty Rhodes is one of the favourite and most proficient fielders of cricket; he has demonstrated his coaching talent with IPL teams including the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. 

It may make a big difference in India’s fielding to get his help especially when working jointly with Gambhir.

3. How is the Indian team performing in the T20 World Cup?

India has performed very well in the T20 World Cup; she has defeated Ireland, Pakistan and the USA and is ahead of Group A even though her match with Canada was washed out. 

The two have performed well and qualified for the new Super Eight stage.