Gautam Gambhir succeeds Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach, praised by BCCI’s Jay Shah. Former BJP MP, Gambhir, involved in 2011 ODI and 2007 T20 World Cup finals, known for supporting talents like Suryakumar Yadav. Dravid’s staff were thanked. VVS Laxman heads the National Cricket Academy. Gambhir revamped Kolkata home ground pitches mentoring Kolkata Knight Riders.