Reports suggest that four IPL franchises have held internal discussions regarding bringing Gambhir back in a mentorship role. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir ‘s term with the national side currently runs until the 2027 ODI World Cup, but several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are reportedly already attempting to court him. Gambhir is currently in New Zealand with the national team, where India holds an unassailable 3-0 lead in an ongoing five-match T20I series. an extension through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has not been ruled out While his contract with the Indian team runs until the end of the 2027 World Cup.
Gautam Gambhir’s contract as India’s head coach runs until the 2027 World Cup. Four IPL teams are reportedly interested in hiring him as a mentor or coach.
Should the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) offer him a contract extension, franchises may have to delay their plans. The report indicates that alongside his former franchise KKR, representatives from Gambhir’s camp recently engaged in preliminary discussions with Rajasthan Royals. his acumen in white-ball cricket remains widely respected While Gambhir’s red-ball credentials continue to draw scrutiny. Under his stewardship, the Indian team has already secured two ICC titles, an Asia Cup trophy, and an Asian Games gold medal. Following his departure from Lucknow, Gambhir rejoined KKR upon a personal invitation from co-owner Shah Rukh Khan. Following Gambhir’s move to take over the Indian national team, KKR experienced a noticeable slump, finishing seventh and eighth in the subsequent two seasons and missing playoff qualification both times.
Four franchises are keen to secure his services ahead of the IPL 2028 season, according to a report in Dainik Jagran . Additionally, two additional franchises have expressed interest in recruiting him as a coach or mentor for 2028. In terms of his IPL track record, Gambhir served as Lucknow Super Giants’ mentor in 2022 and 2023, steering the newly formed franchise to the playoffs in both of its inaugural seasons. He played a pivotal role as the Knight Riders captured the 2024 IPL title under Shreyas Iyer ‘s captaincy, ending a 10-year championship drought. A similar downturn hit Lucknow Super Giants, who finished seventh in both 2024 and 2025 before dropping to tenth in 2026.
One franchise ranks among the IPL’s most successful teams, while the other has yet to open its title account, according to the publication.
