Gautam Gambhir is gearing up for the first big test of his coaching career with the Indian national team, as the men in blue prepare to visit Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has overseen a largely successful start to his new role,

Mitchell Starc showers praise on Gautam Gambhir, acknowledging his cricketing achievements and significant contributions to the sport.

Mitchell Starc commended Gautam Gambhir's strategic insights, emphasizing his focus on team needs and tactical adjustments. Gambhir, known for enhancing team performance, led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL win.

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc praised Gautam Gambhir's strategic thinking, crediting him for Kolkata Knight Riders' success in the IPL. Gambhir, as KKR's mentor, focused on team strategies and technical adjustments,

Mitchell Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for 24.75 crore ahead of IPL 2024. The Australia pacer was less than impactful in the league stages but only came good in the knockouts when it mattered the most. Then KKR mentor, Gautam Gambhir backed the pacers to the T and the latter has expressed his awe seeing the veteran’s tactical acumen.

Mitchell Starc will play for Australia in upcoming BGT, and has praised India's current head coach Gambhir for his ideology towards the game.

As a player, Starc worked with Gambhir, who was Kolkata Knight Riders' team mentor, earlier this year during the Indian Premier League. Under Gambhir's tutelage KKR enjoyed one of its most dominant seasons and went on to win the title after a gap of 10 years.

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has lauded Gautam Gambhir's tactical acumen, saying the India coach is a fantastic thinker of the game who prioritizes the team's needs.

Ahead of the marquee five-match, Starc opened up on his battles with the India great, saying he has always enjoyed them and looks forward to more this time.

Mitchell Starc said the nine weeks with Gautam Gambhir playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 'were fantastic'.