May 15, 2024

Pavitra Shome

With Rahul Dravid all set to move out, who could become the next coach for Team India?


The BCCI have begun seeking applicants for the soon-to-be vacant position for the head Coach for the Senior Men's National Cricket team

Source: BCCI


It is now known that current coach Rahul Dravid will not re-apply position, which will make the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup his last major tournament with the Indian Cricket Team.

Source: BCCI


As per reports, Rahul Dravid received pleas from the veteran players to stay back, but it looks like he has made up his mind.

Source: PTI


Reports also mention that NCA Chief VVS Laxman is also unwilling to send his application for the coaching role for the Indian Cricket Team.

Source: BCCI


If not Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, then who will become the coach for the Rohit Sharma-Team India? Here are the top five picks.

Source: BCCI


Since the BCCI are open to bring foreign coaches, Tom Moody could be a solid pick as the coach for the Men in Blue.

Source: PTI


Another superior choice would be Justin Langer

Source: IPL


In terms of Indian coaches, Ashish Nehra has made a lot of rounds as the GT coach, and he could be a superior man if he sends out his application for the role

Source: BCCI/IPL


While this is a long shot, KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit, who is one of the pioneers in domestic cricket, could be a clinical choice for the team.

Source: PTI


But the undeniably superior choice would be CSK coach Stephen Fleming, and reports have it that the BCCI also has the New Zealander on the radar.

Source: BCCI