Gautam Gambhir Attends IPL 2026 Match, Engages with BCCI Selector
Gambhir Attends DC vs KKR Match, Engages In Long Chat With BCCI Selector
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Gautam Gambhir, head coach of the Indian cricket team, attended the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in New Delhi. He engaged in discussions with BCCI selector RP Singh and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, marking his first IPL appearance since coaching KKR to their third title in 2024.
- 01Gautam Gambhir attended the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals.
- 02He engaged in discussions with BCCI selector RP Singh and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla.
- 03This was Gambhir's first IPL match appearance since coaching KKR in 2024.
- 04Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Delhi Capitals to 142 runs.
- 05Pathum Nissanka was the top scorer for Delhi with a composed fifty.
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In a noteworthy appearance, Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, attended the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in New Delhi. Seated beside BCCI selector RP Singh, Gambhir engaged in a lengthy discussion, also conversing with BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla. This marked Gambhir's first attendance at an IPL match since his coaching tenure with KKR, during which they won their third title in 2024. The match saw KKR's spinners dominate, limiting DC to 142 runs for 8 wickets. Pathum Nissanka was the standout performer for DC, scoring 50 runs, while KKR's Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakravarthy effectively stifled the scoring rate with their spin bowling. The match showcased KKR's tactical prowess in utilizing spin, leading to a significant win.
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