After Gautam Gambhir, KKR may appoint this cricketing great as new mentor

Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach marks his departure from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he led the team to three IPL titles. Reports indicate KKR is searching for Gambhir's successor, with Jacques Kallis emerging as a frontrunner. Kallis, a former KKR coach and South African great, may fill the mentorship role vacated by Gambhir.

"The franchise is also on the lookout for a replacement for Gambhir, who was key to its third IPL crown this year. The name of legendary South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis, who had coached KKR in 2019, is also doing the rounds," stated a report.

Kallis, integral to KKR's IPL victories in 2012 and 2014 under Gambhir's captaincy, transitioned to coaching after retiring in 2014. He served as KKR's batting consultant from 2015 and later became head coach until 2019, followed by a stint with the South African team as a batting consultant.

As per reports, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) initially approached Rahul Dravid to replace Gautam Gambhir but are now considering Jacques Kallis for the mentor role.