Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has lauded Gautam Gambhir's tactical acumen, saying the India coach is a fantastic thinker of the game who prioritizes the team's needs.

Mitchell Starc was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for 24.75 crore ahead of IPL 2024. The Australia pacer was less than impactful in the league stages but only came good in the knockouts when it mattered the most. Then KKR mentor, Gautam Gambhir backed the pacers to the T and the latter has expressed his awe seeing the veteran’s tactical acumen.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir is not too concerned about the recent lukewarm form of Virat Kohli, insisting that the star batter remains as hungry as he was when he made his debut and should not be judged after every match.

Mitchell Starc played a part in Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 triumph. Ahead of India's Australia tour, the speedster heaped praises on Gautam Gambhir. Get all the details here., Cricket News - Time

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc praised Gautam Gambhir's strategic thinking, crediting him for Kolkata Knight Riders' success in the IPL. Gambhir, as KKR's mentor, focused on team strategies and technical adjustments,

Ahead of the marquee five-match, Starc opened up on his battles with the India great, saying he has always enjoyed them and looks forward to more this time.

Gautam Gambhir is gearing up for the first big test of his coaching career with the Indian national team, as the men in blue prepare to visit Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He has overseen a largely successful start to his new role,

Mitchell Starc said the nine weeks with Gautam Gambhir playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 'were fantastic'.

As a player, Starc worked with Gambhir, who was Kolkata Knight Riders' team mentor, earlier this year during the Indian Premier League. Under Gambhir's tutelage KKR enjoyed one of its most dominant seasons and went on to win the title after a gap of 10 years.

Australia's leading speedster Mitchell Starc hailed India head coach Gautam Gambhir's team mentality and acknowledged him as a "fantastic thinker" of the game.