Jul 11, 2024
Gautam Gambhir, a key player in India's 2011 ODI World Cup and 2007 T20 World Cup wins, was the top scorer in both finals. On July 9, 2024, he was appointed head coach of the Indian cricket team, with his tenure lasting until December 2027.
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Ravi Shastri, a key player in the 1983 World Cup-winning team, was India's director from 2014-2016 and head coach from 2017-2021. During his tenure, India reached the finals of the 2021 World Test Championship, the 2017 Champions Trophy, the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup.
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Part of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, Patil became India's head coach for their 1996 England tour. However, after disappointing losses in both the Test and ODI series, he was relieved of his duties at the tour's end.
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Former pacer Madan Lal became head coach of the Indian team in 1996. Under his leadership, India achieved victories over Australia and South Africa at home but suffered a notable defeat against the West Indies in the Barbados Test under Sachin Tendulkar's captaincy in March 1997.
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Kapil Dev, captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team, became India's head coach in 1999. His tenure included significant Test series losses to Australia and South Africa and was overshadowed by match-fixing allegations, prompting his resignation.
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