While Team India are gearing up for the ICC Champions Trophy set to commence on February 19, the cricketers will not be alone on the flight to Dubai. They are being accompanied by a star-studded coaching unit which will help the Men in Blue prepare for the challenges and keep them match ready. India's coaching staff for Champions Trophy 2025 is headed by Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir head of India's coaching staff The 43-year-old, who played a pivotal role in India's 2011 World Cup triumph, heads a diverse coaching unit that combines experienced international cricketers with seasoned domestic coaches. The appointment marks his first major ODI tournament as India's head coach. International and Indian cricket expertise The coaching setup features notable international experience through: Domestic Knowledge Complementing the international expertise are Indian cricket specialists: Tournament challenge The coaching staff faces immediate challenges with Jasprit Bumrah's late withdrawal due to a back injury. However, they have a strong 15-member squad at their disposal, including the experienced duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Group Stage Schedule India's matches in Dubai: The coaching team will oversee a squad that balances experience with fresh talent, featuring multiple all-rounders including Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar. New additions Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy add variety to the bowling arsenal. This coaching combination will aim to build on India's recent T20 World Cup success while adapting strategies for the 50-over format in Dubai.Original Article