Gautam Gambhir family emergency

Why Gautam Gambhir Returned To India? When Will India Head Coach Rejoin The Team? Here's All You Need To Know

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to New Delhi from England after his mother suffered a heart attack on June 11. He is expected to rejoin the team by June 17, ahead of the first Test against England beginning June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. In his absence, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, along with Morne Morkel and Sitanshu Kotak, will oversee the team’s preparation, including a four-day intra-squad warm-up match starting June 13. This series marks India’s first under new captain Shubman Gill and the beginning of a new era following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Jun 13, 2025, 15:59 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir Flies Back To India Amid Family Emergency Ahead Of England Test Series

Gautam Gambhir has returned to India due to a family emergency and is expected to return to the squad as soon as possible. 

Jun 13, 2025, 14:46 PM IST