Jacques Kallis Praises Gautam Gambhir’s Appointment as Head Coach

Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis shared his thoughts on Thursday regarding Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as the new head coach of the Indian Cricket Team. The announcement was made by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday.

“It’s great to see Gautam getting into the coaching side of things. He’s got a really good cricket brain. He’ll bring some fire and loves playing the game aggressively. I think he’ll bring that added touch, and the guys will certainly learn a lot from him. He’s got a lot to add and will bring significant value to that Indian side. I wish him all the best–not too much against us, but I’m sure he’ll do a fantastic job,” Kallis said while speaking on Star Sports.

Gambhir, a former left-handed opener for India, served as the team mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2024, leading them to their third IPL trophy this season.