Taking place at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, this match showcased a commendable performance from the KKR bowlers, who effectively got used to the pitch. The talent in the Wankhede could be divided into two categories: Mitchell Starc and Sunil Narine, who practically decimated the SRH batsmen.
The KKR bowlers were relentless and surgical in their approach and consistently exploited the weak areas of the SRH batsmen. It is to ensure they scored below par in a total that was never going to trouble KKR’s powerful batsmen line-up.
A victorious Gambhir is a sight to behold on the field
After their third IPL title celebration, KKR’s mentor, Gautam Gambhir, was in high spirits at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. The former Indian cricket team captain, who has KKR laurels to his credit having captained the side that clinched two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, was delighted as he joined in the festivities. Gambhir has also remained very instrumental in KKR successes, and Pat‘s own involvement with the team has clearly come in handy.
The much-contemplated interaction between Gambhir and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah also materialized on the occasion. As he was there to watch the grand finale, Shah congratulated Gambhir on the remarkable achievement. The two engaged in a handshake with words of greeting between them, an indication of the rapport that was existing between them.
To encapsulate, this meeting was more than a random encounter; it was a sign that Gambhir was being acknowledged, and the doors were ajar for him within Indian cricket, both in administration and coaching.
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Potential Coaching Role for KKR Coach Gambhir
The crux of the matter is the meeting between Gambhir and Shah, which is quite significant in view of current Indian cricket. Lately, there have been several media reports that indicate that Gambhir is a front-runner for the position of head coach of the Indian cricket team. Hence, this interaction will only add more fuel to the fire.
Currently, the head coach is Rahul Dravid, whose contract is going to expire after the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. Although the BCCI has extended its formal application process for the coaching post, Gambhir’s successful IPL stint will have given his candidature a boost.
These scenarios point out, that the potential appointment of Gambhir as the head coach could be an era-defining moment in the Indian cricket team’s history.
Any interaction, especially with Ramachandra Guha pointing to the fact that Gambhir is perhaps one of the front runners when it comes to becoming India’s head coach, has only added to the buzz.
Rahul Dravid, the head coach, signed him for the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and the United States. However, Gambhir has been more fortunate than others because the BCCI has formally advertised the vacancy for the coaching position, and the latter’s successful IPL stint will add teeth to his chances.
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India prepares for the T20 World Cup
The Indian cricket team has arrived in the United States to prepare for and play in the T20 World Cup. The team players are to engage their Bangladeshi counterparts in the first warm-up match on the 1st of June. This phase of the tournament is vital in determining the best tactics to employ and also peering at the performances of players before the main event.
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