Cricket
Gambhir started his tenure as a coach immediately after the departure of Rahul Dravid. From a fearless player to a fearless coach, Gambhir is rewriting India's cricketing history
After taking over as a coach in 2024, he became the first coach who has perfect record in finals, never losing a final, IPL success, and his first big achievement was when he won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. His latest big achievement was winning the T20 WC in 2026.
Gautam Gambhir’s sharp tactical sense has been a game-changer for India. His bold moves, like promoting Axar Patel to No. 5 and bringing in Varun Chakravarthy for the Champions Trophy, unlocked new strengths. These decisions paid off, with Axar thriving and Chakravarthy finishing as India’s joint-highest wicket-taker in their trophy-winning campaign.
Gambhir is one of the few people who have gone on to win the T20 World Cup both as a player and as a coach.
His strategy is simple but risky: play fearless cricket. The “high-risk, high-reward” mindset changed how India plays T20 cricket.
With multiple ICC trophies already under his belt, Gambhir’s legacy is growing fast. Many now call him India’s most successful cricket coach ever.