'Still two trophies away from MI, CSK': Gambhir's fresh stance adds new angle on the India coach job

The head coach role for the Indian Cricket Team has been in a lot of debate as the fans are desperately waiting for the ultimate name to be revealed. Several sources and reports have said that among a lot of the top names, Gautam Gambhir is the frontrunner in the list of veteran cricketers. The former Team India opener has been a prolific cricket and recently guided the Kolkata Knight Riders towards the path of victory as they clinched their third IPL title. Gambhir has been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah regarding the role. However, Gambhir's recent remarks may suggest that he is eager to stay with KKR.

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Gautam Gambhir to stay with KKR? Latest comments dampens hopes of him succeeding Rahul Dravid

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has been one of the leading names to succeed Rahul Dravid as the coach of the Indian Cricket Team after the completion of the T20 World Cup. Gambhir is currently the mentor for KKR, and the IPL franchise has been a dominant force since his arrival. He has been a strong contender in the race to take over the coaching job, but his recent comments he made during an appearance on Sportskeeda may suggest the contrary that Gambhir will stay with the Kolkata Knight Riders.

"If you ask me, we are still two trophies away from Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Yes, I'm happy and content today. But again, the hunger is still there, and we are yet to become the most successful franchise in IPL. To become that, we have to win the trophy three more times. You have to work really hard to win it thrice. So, the next mission is -- if we can make KKR the best-ever team -- there is no better feeling than that," Gambhir revealed.

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Gambhir's eagerness to elevate KKR as the strongest force is justified, but it may dampen the hopes of him leading the senior men's National side in the future. It is yet to be seen whom will the BCCI select as the successor of Rahul Dravid.