Today’s Current Affairs: Gautam Gambhir in Contention for India Men’s Head Coach Position
Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir is being considered by the BCCI to take over as the head coach of the India men’s cricket team after Rahul Dravid’s tenure concludes following the 2024 T20 World Cup. Gambhir, who currently serves as the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, has been approached by the BCCI for discussions regarding the role. The deadline for applications for the head coach position is May 27, after the IPL final. Dravid has already communicated his decision not to seek another term, paving the way for new leadership in Indian cricket. Gambhir, despite lacking experience at the international level, has been involved in coaching IPL franchises in the past and has a successful track record as a player and leader. This development adds an interesting dimension to the future of Indian cricket as the search for the next head coach continues.
1. Who is on top of the BCCI’s wishlist to take up the position of India men’s head coach?
- a. Rahul Dravid
- b. MS Dhoni
- c. Gautam Gambhir
- d. Virat Kohli
Answer: c. Gautam Gambhir
2. What is the deadline for applying for the India head coach job?
- a. May 27
- b. May 25
- c. June 1
- d. May 30
Answer: a. May 27
3. In which year did Gautam Gambhir captain KKR to their first IPL title?
- a. 2011
- b. 2012
- c. 2013
- d. 2014
Answer: b. 2012
4. Who persuaded Gautam Gambhir to become the mentor of KKR for IPL 2024?
- a. Sachin Tendulkar
- b. MS Dhoni
- c. Shah Rukh Khan
- d. Virat Kohli
Answer: c. Shah Rukh Khan
Who is being considered as a potential candidate for the India men’s head coach position?
Gautam Gambhir is being considered as a potential candidate for the India men’s head coach position.
What experience does Gautam Gambhir have in coaching?
While Gautam Gambhir has no experience of coaching at international or domestic level, he has been in charge of the coaching staff at two IPL franchises.
What positions has Gautam Gambhir held in the IPL?
Gautam Gambhir was the mentor at Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022 and 2023 before joining Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor for the 2024 season.
Who persuaded Gautam Gambhir to become the team’s mentor for KKR in IPL 2024?
Gautam Gambhir was persuaded to become the team’s mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 by the franchise’s principal owner Shah Rukh Khan.
What was the duration of Rahul Dravid’s term as India’s head coach?
Rahul Dravid’s term as India’s head coach was supposed to end after the 2023 ODI World Cup but was extended until the end of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Today's current affairs revolve around former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir possibly taking up the role of India men's head coach. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has Gambhir as a top contender for the position after Rahul Dravid's term ends post the 2024 T20 World Cup. While Gambhir currently serves as the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, the BCCI has reached out to him to discuss the head coach role. With Dravid opting out of seeking another tenure, Gambhir's potential appointment brings excitement considering his successful stint as a player and mentor in the IPL. The BCCI has set a deadline of May 27 for applications for the head coach position, a day after the IPL final, as the anticipation for a new leader in Indian cricket grows.
