India's 2007 T20 World Cup Winners: Where are they now?
India won the first-ever edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 under the inspirational leadership of MS Dhoni.
3. Gautam Gambhir
The former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir finished as the second-highest run-getter in the tournament, with 227 runs from six innings, averaging 37.83 at a strike rate of 129.71. He scored a mesmerizing 75 off 54 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes in the summit clash. The southpaw retired in March 2019. He has donned several hats since his retirement. Gambhir has worked as a commentator before joining politics.
Earlier this year, he left politics to focus on his coaching career. The 42-year-old had been the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 and 2023. Ahead of IPL 2024, he joined KKR as a mentor and guided them to their third IPL title. Just after India lifted their second T20 World Cup title, the BCCI appointed the Delhi-born as the new Indian team head coach after Rahul Dravid decided to bow out on a high. His first coaching assignment with the national team was against Sri Lanka in August 2024. Gambhir is currently guiding India in the Bangladesh Test series.
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