India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his ambition to guide the national side in their pursuit of Olympic success, with cricket set to feature at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. He described the prospect of being involved in such a campaign as a unique opportunity for both himself and the players.
“The Olympics are very important,” Gambhir said. “Representing your country at the Olympics is a privilege very few people get. If I get the opportunity to be part of that journey, I would love it.”
When asked whether he would be willing to remain in charge to oversee India’s Olympic preparations, Gambhir made his intentions clear.
“Absolutely. Being part of an Olympic campaign is special. If the opportunity comes, I would love to contribute.”
Despite the excitement surrounding the Olympic possibility, Gambhir emphasised that cricketing success is always the result of collective effort rather than individual contribution.
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“No coach cracks anything alone. The players win tournaments,” he said. “My role is to help them, guide them and support them. The success belongs to everyone in the dressing room – players, support staff, logistics team, assistant coaches. Everyone contributes.”
He explained that fostering a strong team culture remains central to his vision for Indian cricket.
“From day one, I said I don’t want the team to only think about winning games,” he said. “Sometimes if you only chase results, you lose sight of your style. I want us to focus on playing a certain brand of cricket consistently. If the style is right, the results will follow.”
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Gambhir also addressed the way players are often portrayed in public discourse, urging a more balanced approach in evaluating performances.
“People should stop calling one player underrated and another overrated just for clicks and numbers,” he said. “Everyone is working hard and creating value.”
While the Olympic tournament remains some years away, Gambhir made it clear that India will aim to be strong contenders for gold once cricket makes its return to the Games.
