Taking to X, Tharoor had posted a picture with Gambhir after meeting him at Nagpur, where the first T20I against New Zealand was held. In the post, he wrote, "In Nagpur, enjoyed a good &frank discussion with my old friend @GautamGambhir, the man with the hardest job in India after
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma reflected on their record Test series win in India, where they defeated Gautam Gambhir-coached side by 2-0 last month, describing the achievement as "incredible."
Since his international debut in 2003 till his retirement in 2016, Gambhir served India as one of its most prolific opening batters, partnering with Virender Sehwag to cause mayhem for bowlers at the top of the order.
Gambhir was speaking to Sony Sports Network, the official broadcasters of the ongoing India's five-Test tour to England, during the third Test at Lord's.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday announced that Gambhir has been appointed as the Indian men's cricket team's new head coach.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is evaluating the next head coach as the stint of Rahul Dravid is about to reach its conclusion following the end of the T20 World Cup 2024 in June.