NEW DELHI: Newly appointed Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir reunited with Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan at the wedding ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai.
In a video that went viral on social media, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was seen giving a warm hug to former KKR mentor Gambhir at the ceremony. The gesture showcased the camaraderie and respect between the two prominent figures, highlighting their shared history with the KKR franchise.
As a player, Gambhir led KKR to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. He later proved his coaching credentials as the mentor of the KKR team that won the IPL title in 2024. Gambhir stepped away from the franchise to pursue national objectives and replaced Rahul Dravid, whose tenure ended with India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup in Barbados last month, as India’s head coach.
Gambhir’s tenure will commence with the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on July 27.
“It is an absolute honour to serve my tricolour, my people, my country,” Gambhir said after being appointed head coach. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rahul Dravid and his team of support staff for their exemplary run with the team. I am honoured and excited to take on the role of Head Coach for Team India. I have always taken pride in donning the Indian jersey during my playing days, and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.
