Gautam Gambhir Bids Emotional Farewell To Kolkata Knight Riders Fans After Becoming India Head Coach

Gautam Gambhir, who will begin his new role as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team later this month, paid tribute to the fans of Kolkata Knight Riders in an emotional video posted on social media. The former India opener left the Kolkata franchise earlier this month after inspiring the side to a third IPL title win in May before being named Rahul Dravid's successor in the Indian team.

Jay Shah (L), secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) poses next to former Kolkata Knight Riders' team mentor Gautam Gambhir(AFP)

Gambhir recently visited Kolkata to shoot his last video for KKR fans. He visited the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. This development came ahead of the BCCI confirming his appointment as India's head coach.