Former Indian player Gautam Gambhir, aged 42, lacks prior experience as a head coach at either the international or domestic level, but has served in a mentorship role within the IPL. He acted as the mentor for the Lucknow Super Giants franchise during IPL 2022 and 2023, guiding them to playoff qualifications in both the seasons. As a player, the left-handed opener was a pivotal member of India's triumphs in the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 Men’s ODI World Cup.
