Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Dainik Jagran report that a new Rajasthan Royals stakeholder has approached India head coach Gautam Gambhir with a triple role—partner, mentor and CEO—plus a proposed 2–3% equity stake.
- The approach is linked to an ongoing ownership transition at Rajasthan Royals, with a majority of shareholders reported to be selling their stakes and the deal described as in a transferable state.
- Under a Supreme Court ruling based on the Lodha Committee reforms, Gambhir cannot hold an IPL franchise position while serving with the Indian team, and accepting would require resigning as head coach.
- Gambhir’s BCCI contract runs through the 2027 ODI World Cup, and sources quoted in reports indicate he remains focused on India’s current assignments.
- India have won all three T20 World Cup group matches to reach the Super 8s, and separate reports say a tenure extension to include the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a possibility subject to BCCI approval.