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Interesting that BCCI want an Indian for this role.

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While the attention of cricket fans is on the upcoming T20 World Cup, Indian cricket is set to undergo a massive transformation after the event. Not only will the tournament be Virat Kohli's last as T20I captain of the Indian team, but it will also mark the end of Ravi Shastri's term as head coach of the senior team.

With Shastri set to leave, the big question being asked is who will replace him at the helm of Indian cricket. While many names have been thrown around over the last month, there is yet to be an official communication from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the process.

However, it seems likely that Shastri's successor will be an Indian. It is believed that BCCI feels that an Indian is better equipped to handle the job especially the man-management part.

A BCCI source told Hindustan Times, "The new head coach will be an Indian,” a BCCI source involved in the process said. “Unlike the IPL, the Indian coaching job is a round-the-year job and man-management works out a lot better with an Indian coach.”

However, the possibility of former coach Anil Kumble returning to the post has been all but ruled out. The source suggested that the board have been in contact with leading Indian players regarding the process.

With many Indian Premier League (IPL) teams having overseas coaches at the helm, a lot of them have been linked with the Indian job. The likes of Tom Moody and Mahela Jayawardene are two names who have been tipped for the role in recent days.

Shastri has occupied the post since Kumble's exit after the 2017 Champions Trophy. Along with him bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar are also set to depart.

In Shastri's stint as coach, while India have won a Test series in Australia twice, they are yet to lift an ICC trophy having lost in the semi-final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2021 World Test Championship final.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...is-replacement-to-be-an-indian-reports/823325
 
Don’t know why there aren’t Indian head coaches in IPL. Reward ranji coaches with IPL gigs. Would be perfect grooming Avenue
 
All the Indian fans that were delusional enough to treat Shastri's tenure flippantly will deserve everything that's in store for the team once the BCCI arrogantly appoint a token ex-Indian cricketer as coach, including any of the glorified and overrated folks that played cricket during the late 90s and 2000s.
 
Shastri is doing okay. I think he is losing weight too so leave him alone:afridi Only Sidhu can replace him!:inzi2
 
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Looks like Saurav Ganguly will install one of his cronies as the coach - if not Dravid, will it be Kumble/Laxman or Sehwag?
 
Last Monetarist said:
All the Indian fans that were delusional enough to treat Shastri's tenure flippantly will deserve everything that's in store for the team once the BCCI arrogantly appoint a token ex-Indian cricketer as coach, including any of the glorified and overrated folks that played cricket during the late 90s and 2000s.
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This view I totally endorse as I see Shastri is ideal for team India. We didn't see a single player or official speak ill about him. He was laidback and cool and was a non controversial person. Supported players new and old and avoided bad mouthing any player and that I think is how the best man managers behave. Given a choice he always took the non controversial route and let the senior players call the shots.

Unfortunately, this is seen by many people as sucking up to Kohli. Other posts about him being slow and sleepy are nothing but memes and as you know it is the age of the meme more than the reality.

We will see the difference in coaching and player management straightaway unless BCCI bring a person having similar trait. I am equally sad to see Bharat Arun leave the camp.
 
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This view I totally endorse as I see Shastri is ideal for team India. We didn't see a single player or official speak ill about him. He was laidback and cool and was a non controversial person. Supported players new and old and avoided bad mouthing any player and that I think is how the best man managers behave. Given a choice he always took the non controversial route and let the senior players call the shots.

Unfortunately, this is seen by many people as sucking up to Kohli. Other posts about him being slow and sleepy are nothing but memes and as you know it is the age of the meme more than the reality.

We will see the difference in coaching and player management straightaway unless BCCI bring a person having similar trait. I am equally sad to see Bharat Arun leave the camp.
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I would love to work with or even be led by people such as Shastri, he is ideal for managing high-performing teams.

Unfortunately my view of Saurav Ganguly's leadership of the BCCI is completely inverse, which isn't surprising given how he came to power. I would be surprised if he doesn't appoint a crony to the coaching post once Shastri is gone.
 
I'm going to laugh if Sehwag is appointed.
 
Rahul Dravid is likely to be approached by the Indian cricket board to be the interim coach for India’s home series against New Zealand. Head coach Ravi Shastri and the core of the support staff will move on after the T20 World Cup but the board has realised the search for a new coach could take longer than expected and hence wants an experienced hand like Dravid at the helm as a stop-gap arrangement.

It’s learnt that a few Australian coaches expressed interest in the job, but the BCCI isn’t keen as they are focussing on an Indian for the role, before they look elsewhere. The BCCI had wanted Dravid to become the full-time coach of the Indian team but he had refused, it’s learnt, as he didn’t want to travel too much.

Dravid is the in-charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

The Indian board later approached a few more coaches but are yet to get a positive response.

he BCCI has not officially put out an advertisement for the coach but has been looking around for a candidate who could fit the bill. The Indian cricket board is first trying to find out the availability of potential candidates before putting out an advertisement.

“We wanted the candidate whom we feel is best suited for the job to agree first (to apply for the job),” a BCCI official explained their rationale to delay the advertisement. “We don’t want a situation where we get applications but no one is seen as ideal. It will be embarrassing for the board and for the candidates too. So it’s better to find a suitable candidate first, till then Dravid can be interim coach,” a BCCI official said.

The board had initially considered the possibility of requesting Shastri to continue till that New Zealand series but have since changed their mind. Dravid has coached the second-string Indian team in Sri Lanka when the main team were concurrently playing in Australia earlier this year. India are scheduled to play two Tests and three T20’s against New Zealand immediately after the T20 World Cup.

The tenure of Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar comes to an end after the T20 World Cup. Indian team Trainer Nick Webb too will quit after the T20 World Cup.

https://indianexpress.com/article/s...interim-coach-for-new-zealand-series-7570990/
 
MenInG said:
Rahul Dravid is likely to be approached by the Indian cricket board to be the interim coach for India’s home series against New Zealand. Head coach Ravi Shastri and the core of the support staff will move on after the T20 World Cup but the board has realised the search for a new coach could take longer than expected and hence wants an experienced hand like Dravid at the helm as a stop-gap arrangement.

It’s learnt that a few Australian coaches expressed interest in the job, but the BCCI isn’t keen as they are focussing on an Indian for the role, before they look elsewhere. The BCCI had wanted Dravid to become the full-time coach of the Indian team but he had refused, it’s learnt, as he didn’t want to travel too much.

Dravid is the in-charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

The Indian board later approached a few more coaches but are yet to get a positive response.

he BCCI has not officially put out an advertisement for the coach but has been looking around for a candidate who could fit the bill. The Indian cricket board is first trying to find out the availability of potential candidates before putting out an advertisement.

“We wanted the candidate whom we feel is best suited for the job to agree first (to apply for the job),” a BCCI official explained their rationale to delay the advertisement. “We don’t want a situation where we get applications but no one is seen as ideal. It will be embarrassing for the board and for the candidates too. So it’s better to find a suitable candidate first, till then Dravid can be interim coach,” a BCCI official said.

The board had initially considered the possibility of requesting Shastri to continue till that New Zealand series but have since changed their mind. Dravid has coached the second-string Indian team in Sri Lanka when the main team were concurrently playing in Australia earlier this year. India are scheduled to play two Tests and three T20’s against New Zealand immediately after the T20 World Cup.

The tenure of Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar comes to an end after the T20 World Cup. Indian team Trainer Nick Webb too will quit after the T20 World Cup.

https://indianexpress.com/article/s...interim-coach-for-new-zealand-series-7570990/
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Big news.
 
India have many great local options. Why go for an international coach?

Indian coach seems more logical.
 
sweep_shot said:
India have many great local options. Why go for an international coach?

Indian coach seems more logical.
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Many of these Indian legends are proven greats with less or no ego (at all), and no issues to work with anyone. They focus on their job and that is to guide the youngsters

And this is totally opposite of what we have? Either our players have big ego issues, open mouths to say lot of nonsense and bombasts, or they are totally incompetent (like Misbah) to be part of any setup; Sadly for us, barely any names come to the mind..All failed multiple times and again and again.. And that is where I feel heart broken
 
PCB or its political affiliates failed to understand one key thing; which BCCI learnt in year 2000

1) If you select right players
2) They will win matches consistently
3) If they win matches consistently
4) Then your team becomes watchable
5) And you get much higher broadcasting rights, and huge $$$ pour in to PCB and admins get richer

On the other side, what we marketed, the more inconsistent we are , more watchable PCT is; which is absolutely wrong assumptions
 
Rahul Dravid will be India’s next head coach

India's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid is all set to take over as the national cricket team's head coach following the T20 World Cup in the U.A.E., having agreed to the BCCI's offer after initial reluctance.

The 48-year-old Dravid, one of the greatest ever to have played for India, has been in charge of the India A and U-19 set-up for the past six years and a lot of players such as Rishabh Pant, Avesh Khan, Prithvi Shaw, Hanuma Vihari, and Shubman Gill have come through the system prepared by him.

He currently heads the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.

"Yes, Rahul has agreed to coach the Indian team till 2023 World Cup. Initially, he was reluctant but it is understood that president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah had a meeting with Rahul on the sidelines of the IPL final where they were able to convince him," a BCCI official told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

"It won't be an interim role," he added.

Dravid's trusted lieutenant Paras Mhambrey is expected to be the bowling coach while Vikram Rathour is likely to continue as batting coach.

However, it is understood that the BCCI will nonetheless give an advertisement for the position to ensure that due process is followed.

Having seen Ravi Shastri achieve a lot of success, the BCCI was always keen on appointing an Indian coach but there were only a few of stature.

One former Indian captain and stalwart had already refused to become the coach in the current team set-up as Virat Kohli still remains the Test and ODI captain.

It is learnt that bigger names were wary of coaching a team where Kohli had mostly called the shots till the Australia tour earlier this year. The dynamics have changed ever since as the team out-maneuvered a stronger Australia in the absence of Kohli, who was on paternity leave at that time.

Shastri was in charge of the team at a fee of ₹8.5 crore and it is understood that BCCI is offering Dravid a significant hike, which will be more than his NCA remuneration as well as Shastri's current pay cheque.

The basic idea behind having the Dravid-Mhambrey combination in the Indian team set-up is to ensure that in another two years, when the transition of this team happens, the changing of nucleus is smooth.

"Rohit will be 35 next year, Virat is days away from his 33rd birthday. Apart from them Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Ajinkya Rahane are all fantastic players but at some point during next two years, they will be phased out.

"The players who are set to come in are mostly from the U-19 set-up. So it's imperative that Dravid is appointed," the source said.



Congrats to the Indian fans. Great selection. Augurs well for test cricket.
 
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Amazing news for Indian fans. I can't imagine a better guy India would want as their head-coach.

As a cricketer, he was easily one of the greatest of all time. As a coach, his work with U-19s and other youngsters speaks for itself.

Hopefully there will not be much conflict between him and Kohli. Because it would be a damn shame if he has an unceremonious exit like Kumble.
 
Looks like he was forced to accept it.

Dravid is one of my favourites but this doesnt look it'll end well
 
A reluctant coach. I had heard Dravid did not want the travelling entailing the job.
Hope it does not end like 2007 Dravid LOI Captaincy.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Amazing news for Indian fans. I can't imagine a better guy India would want as their head-coach.

As a cricketer, he was easily one of the greatest of all time. As a coach, his work with U-19s and other youngsters speaks for itself.

Hopefully there will not be much conflict between him and Kohli. Because it would be a damn shame if he has an unceremonious exit like Kumble.
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I agree mostly. Dravid is one of the few great players who is also able to teach that as well.
I guess he had to work really hard on his own game. Have you read the email he sent to KP about playing spinners. I mean so beautifully explained in so few words.
it looks a good choice on surface and most of the younger guys coming in have already worked with him in the India 'A' and U-19 programmes.
 
hoshiarpurexpress said:
I agree mostly. Dravid is one of the few great players who is also able to teach that as well.
I guess he had to work really hard on his own game. Have you read the email he sent to KP about playing spinners. I mean so beautifully explained in so few words.
it looks a good choice on surface and most of the younger guys coming in have already worked with him in the India 'A' and U-19 programmes.
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I have and that's what really stands out about him. He is such an observant and aware individual. And as a personality he is a literal role-model in the way he carries himself, or rather the way he has always carried himself. India is beyond lucky to have him involved in coaching...grooming and teaching the future of Indian cricket. I have always had the greatest admiration for him as a cricketer and a human being.

Younis Khan I felt could have played a similar role for Pakistan cricket. Because I feel Younis has many of those same observant qualities. Unfortunately Younis has a temperamental personality, which Dravid does not. And that prevents him from working especially long in any role. Because sooner or later he is bound to have a falling out with someone.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
I have and that's what really stands out about him. He is such an observant and aware individual. And as a personality he is a literal role-model in the way he carries himself, or rather the way he has always carried himself. India is beyond lucky to have him involved in coaching...grooming and teaching the future of Indian cricket. I have always had the greatest admiration for him as a cricketer and a human being.

Younis Khan I felt could have played a similar role for Pakistan cricket. Because I feel Younis has many of those same observant qualities. Unfortunately Younis has a temperamental personality, which Dravid does not. And that prevents him from working especially long in any role. Because sooner or later he is bound to have a falling out with someone.
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Yeah Younis has similar self awareness about his game. Same about Md. Yousuf as well i think.
But Dravid is more grounded and well rounded individual in terms of personality and demeanour.
It is bit of a Kannada trait tbh.. We Punjabis and North Indians are bit more hot headed.
 
hoshiarpurexpress said:
Yeah Younis has similar self awareness about his game. Same about Md. Yousuf as well i think.
But Dravid is more grounded and well rounded individual in terms of personality and demeanour.
It is bit of a Kannada trait tbh.. We Punjabis and North Indians are bit more hot headed.
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Couldn't agree more. That's what sets him apart from the other two.
 
Greg Chappell on reports of appointment of Rahul Dravid as Indian coach

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Team India is all set to have a revamped coaching staff after the T20 World Cup 2021 and multiple reports have confirmed that it will be Rahul Dravid who will replace Ravi Shastri. An ICC Hall of Famer, Dravid has had two stints with Team India so far but this will be the first time when he will take up the role on a full-time basis.

While Dravid seemed to be the frontrunner for the job soon after he was named interim coach for the Sri Lanka tour in July, the BCCI did approach another great of the game for the top post. A report in Times of India confirms that the board approached two-time World Cup-winning captain, Ricky Ponting, for the job but he refused. The reasons for him saying no to the job aren't known.

The former Australian skipper is also a veteran coach and has had few stints with the Australian cricket team. He was part of the Mumbai Indians' coaching staff which won the IPL title in 2013 and 2015. Pointing has played a key role in Delhi Capitals' (DC) turnaround in IPL and they have cleared the playoffs stage in three out 4 seasons under his guidance.

As for Dravid, he has been part of BCCI's set-up for nearly 7 years now. He had travelled to England as a batting consultant for the Test series in 2014 and took the head coach's post for India A and U-19 teams in 2015. He performed that role for the next 4 years before taking over as the head of National Cricket Academy, a post which he still holds.

Dravid will have to give up the NCA's role before joining Team India's backroom staff. The India great is likely to kick off his innings as head coach with the home series against New Zealand, which starts soon after the T20 World Cup 2021.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...coach-team-india-but-he-refused-report/824031
 
I wish Rahul would remain at NCA and attend to the U-19 youngsters. He'd doing a tremendous job there.
But if its going to be him, at least we haven gone for vvs or viru , he's planets ahead of them.
I'd be so sad to see bharat arun go, this guy has turned round so many indian bowlers. I guess paras mhambrey is nto a bad option either.
Personally, i'd go for a foreign coach, someone who comes in free of baggage but is versed in indian cricket through preferably the ipl , someone like tom moody, Mike hesson or evean mahela.
for the pace bowling, i'd prefer jason gillespie or craig mcdermott. The current aussie quicks are a product of craig mcdermot's efforts.
Any ways, lets see
 
If i took the Ind job, they would still be one or 2 in the World. So what will the coach bring for a $1mn a year. The reality is that these are PR exercises because cricket wants to be like football, where coaches matter much more because they have an input into the signings. In cricket you need an intelligent Captain with good players and thats about it.
 
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If i took the Ind job, they would still be one or 2 in the World. So what will the coach bring for a $1mn a year. The reality is that these are PR exercises because cricket wants to be like football, where coaches matter much more because they have an input into the signings. In cricket you need an intelligent Captain with good players and thats about it.
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If thats the case (which i personally agree with), why is Misbah blamed so much in this group? Blame it on the captains - Sarfaraz & Babar who fail spectacularly overseas.
 
dildilpak said:
If thats the case (which i personally agree with), why is Misbah blamed so much in this group? Blame it on the captains - Sarfaraz & Babar who fail spectacularly overseas.
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I don't blame Misbah( although he was well paid to make no difference), or any other coach. The most important people in an international cricket setup is the talent spotters and they can only do their work if they see players in different conditions against quality opposition. That's a long winded way of saying if the Domestic cricket setup is well organised and competitive, everything else will take care of itself.
 
Dubai: Indian captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said he has "no idea exactly what's happening" when asked about the legendary Rahul Dravid being in line to be the team's head coach after the T20 World Cup.

Batting great and former captain Dravid is all set to take over as the national cricket team's head coach following the T20 World Cup, having agreed to the BCCI's offer after initial reluctance to succeed incumbent Ravi Shastri.

"No idea exactly what's happening on that front. No detailed discussion with anyone yet," Kohli said when asked about Dravid's appointment.

The India skipper was speaking during a captains' media session ahead of the T20 World Cup that begins in the UAE and Oman with the first round matches on Sunday.

https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/v...-no-idea-exactly-whats-happening-2403163.html
 
With the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup this year, Team India head coach Ravi Shastri's tenure will come to an end. There have been several talks as to who would be ideal to take over the role going forward, keeping the future of Indian cricket in mind.

Reportedly, former captain and one of the greats of the game, Rahul Dravid, was approached to take over the reigns. As the Indian Premier League (IPL) final took place on Friday, Dravid agreed to take the role of the head coach of the Indian national team.

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad, expressing his opinion, said that Rahul Dravid is the best option for India to be able to continue their dominant run in World cricket after Ravi Shastri's tenure. Prasad feels that Dravid is someone who will easily get along with Shastri and the present team management.

"I told earlier also that Rahul Dravid will be the best candidate for coach of Team India. He can gel up with Ravi Shastri and his team easily," Prasad was quoted as saying by ANI.

"In the tenure of Ravi Shastri, Team India did so well, won series in Australia. Back to back winning series is not an easy task and if we want this performance to continue then Rahul Dravid is the best option," he further added.

Earlier in the day, an ANI report stated that the present NCA head, Dravid, has accepted to take over as the coach of the national team. With more new faces coming into the side, having Dravid at the helm is an added advantage, given that he has closely worked with most of them at the NCA and with the India A team.

"Dravid has agreed and it cannot get better. The other positions will now be looked into while Vikram stays as the batting coach. The Indian team is in a state of transition with youngsters coming in and they have all worked with Dravid and it will be all the more easier for Indian cricket to continue on its path to become world beaters on the pitch," a source was stated saying, as per ANI.

The "Wall" of Indian cricket, as he is famously known, was on the BCCI's radar. Seemingly so, it did take quite some time for President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah to get the former captain on board to take over full-time. Rahul travelled with the Indian Team on their recent tour to Sri Lanka as the head coach. The T20 World Cup is set to begin on Sunday, on the completion of which, Ravi Shastri's time at the helm will hit full stop. The showpiece event is being hosted by BCCI, taking place in Oman and UAE.

India are set for a blockbuster opening, as they will be up against arch-rivals Pakistan in their first game of the tournament on October 24 in Dubai. Post the T20 World Cup, skipper Virat Kohli is also set to step down from captaincy in the shortest format.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...the-best-candidate-to-coach-team-india/824018
 
Dravid agreed? I am kinda surprised he did. Anyways its not a bad thing. He is most qualified obviously and will do good
 
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Dravid agreed? I am kinda surprised he did. Anyways its not a bad thing. He is most qualified obviously and will do good
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He is a great option but he must commit fully to the job. He has young family and obviously wants to spend time at home but it's impossible as the coach of ICT.
 
Dravid was getting 7 crores as NCA head and will now be getting 10 crores as our head coach. Quite a hike I'd say though surely not the only reason for Dravid to take up a job which he repeatedly declined to take.

Dravid has also been promised to get adequate number of leaves so that he can attend the growing up years of his sons.
 
MP2011 said:
Dravid was getting 7 crores as NCA head and will now be getting 10 crores as our head coach. Quite a hike I'd say though surely not the only reason for Dravid to take up a job which he repeatedly declined to take.

Dravid has also been promised to get adequate number of leaves so that he can attend the growing up years of his sons.
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He wanted to keep NCA job only but they told BCCI cant pay him that much for NCA anymore
 
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Is Rahul Dravid set to succeed Ravi Shastri as Team India's head coach? While most Indian cricket lovers want Dravid in the hot seat, the change isn't as simple as it seems. After rumours of Dravid agreeing to become the head coach of the Indian team went afloat, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has said that the move is far from being completed.

Speaking to Aaj Tak, Ganguly said that Ganguly shed light on the subject, revealing that there's no confirmation on Dravid taking over the head coach's job after Shastri's exit.

“There is no confirmation (On Dravid becoming coach),” Ganguly said.

Dravid presently is the director of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. It isn't the first time that he has been linked with the job of the head coach in the Indian national team. However, the amount of travel that is required for the job would mean less family time which is something Dravid isn't in favour of at the moment.

The BCCI chief also said that due process has to be followed if Dravid is to become the team's head coach. Ganguly himself had also spoken to Dravid about the role but the latter was not keen. While the offer still stands, Dravid has now asked Ganguly for some time to think before he takes a call.

“If he wants to apply, he will apply, the process has to happen. For now, he is the coach of NCA and I believe NCA has a big role to play in Indian cricket. I have spoken to him earlier about this as well and he was not that interested and I feel the situation is still the same. He has asked for some time, let’s see what happens,” Ganguly added.

It was also revealed that Dravid has been offered a sum of INR 10 crore + bonuses for the role. At present, Dravid reportedly earns INR 7 crore as the head of NCA.

“How many times do you see players Dravid, (Sachin) Tendulkar, (MS) Dhoni, (VVS) Laxman, and Virat Kohli coming up in one country in such a short span. They have to be utilised,” the BCCI boss said.

If Dravid takes up the job of Team India's head coach, VVS Laxman could replace him at the NCA.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...has-asked-for-some-time-sourav-ganguly/825892
 
Sourav Ganguly said, "there’s no confirmation on Rahul Dravid being India's next Head Coach. I only read it in the newspapers. There is due process. It has been advertised. If he wants to apply, then he will". (On Aaj Tak).
 
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached by the BCCI to coach India before Rahul Dravid was chosen for the coveted job.

Ponting, a batting legend and one of the most successful captains ever, said time commitment stopped him from taking up the India coaching job and a similar role for Australian team.

"I had a couple of conversations with some people during the IPL about it (the India head coach's position). The people that I spoke to were pretty hell-bent on finding a way to make it work," Ponting told 'The Grade Cricketer' podcast.

"... first up, I can't give up that time, that means I can't coach in the IPL," Ponting said of his conversations about the India coach job.

Ponting also said that because of the same reasons, he would not be able to take up Australia coaching job.

"Time is the only thing that's stopping me (from taking the job), to be honest. I'd love to coach the Australian team, but what I have done with my playing career was being away from family as much.

"I have a young family now, a seven-year-old boy, and to give up 300 days a year is not what I would do. That's where the IPL works so well for me." Ponting said he was surprised that Dravid took up the position, looking at the fact that he has a young family.

"There was a lot of chat about how happy he (Dravid) was (with) his academy (NCA) role … I am not sure about his family life … I think he has got young kids.

"Anyway, so I am surprised that he took it. The people that I spoke to were sure they got the right person, so they were probably able to get Dravid to do it." Ponting also confirmed that he will continue to be with Delhi Capitals next IPL though he has not yet officially extended his contract with the club.

"Some of the young players I have had the chance to work with are exceptional and really good people," he said.

"That's what I want to be able to do -- the Prithvi Shaws, the Shreyas Iyers, the Avesh Khans, these guys, we had them in the system for three-four years that have really turned into exceptionally good IPL players, and some of them have also turned into international players."

https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cric...rahul-dravid-cricket-news/article37568878.ece
 
I've never understood this obsession with local vs foreign coaches. Ohhh the coach should be local. The coach should be the best person who is available, whether that person is a local or foreign.

Would you really rather have some glorified PE teacher as coach just because he was born in Jalandhar or Sialkot?
 
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