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Gambhir: 'Had I Not Returned To KKR, I Wouldn’t Be India’s Coach'

Gautam Gambhir was KKR's mentor in IPL 2024

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News18•16-03-2026, 17:20

Gambhir: 'Had I Not Returned To KKR, I Wouldn’t Be India’s Coach'

•Gautam Gambhir credits his return to KKR as a mentor in 2024 for his current role as India's head coach.
•He initially hesitated to take the coaching position due to lack of experience, but was persuaded by Jay Shah.
•Gambhir led KKR to their third title win as a mentor, alongside head coach Chandrakant Pandit and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.
•He is the only individual to win the T20 World Cup twice in different roles (player and coach) and the only India coach with two ICC titles.
•Gambhir emphasizes his "special relationship" with Kolkata and KKR, calling it "extremely lucky" for his career.

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