“Gambhir is a no-nonsense guy, he has played cricket the hard way and he reads the game well and that has been seen for KKR [Kolkata Knight Riders] as well,” Rajput, who coached India to T20 World Cup win in 2007, said.

Rajput cited the example of KKR’s winning run at the IPL. 

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“KKR was the same team last year and you see the difference that he made this year. He is a shrewd tactician as well,” said Rajput.

Rajput said Gambhir’s experience as a two-time World Cup winning Indian player would also come handy. 

“I am sure with all his experience—he has won two World Cup [wins] as a player—that will really add value. He is a good candidate, but it all depends upon BCCI who they want. He will be the right candidate to take Indian cricket forward,” Rajput added.

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