
The Indian Cricket Board has appointed former opening batsman Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the national team, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Dravid, under whose guidance the Indian team clinched the T20 World Cup, had announced his resignation following the tournament. Gambhir, a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning squad, is known for his passionate demeanor, often making headlines for his temper.