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India Great Took Pay Cut To Work For BCCI, Now Reluctant To Apply For 'Taxing' Coach's Job: Report

VVS Laxman's reluctance to become the Indian team's head coach is an open secret but with the former batting stalwart's stint as NCA's 'Head of Cricket' ending in September this year, it remains to be seen how BCCI manages to retain him in the set-up. While Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir is believed to be the favourite among available options for the BCCI, it is still not clear whether secretary Jay Shah has spoken to the national team's senior stars about Gambhir's unanimous acceptability.

BCCI To Involve MS Dhoni In Hunt For No. 1 Target As Rahul Dravid's Replacement: Report

The hunt for the Indian men's cricket team's new head coach has intensified with several names being linked with the job over the past few weeks. The likes of Stephen Fleming, Ricky Ponting, Gautam Gambhir, VVS Laxman, etc. have all been talked about as Rahul Dravid's replacement, with the India legend's contract ending after the T20 World Cup 2024. However, it has been reported that current Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming is on the top of the BCCI's wishlist. While Fleming isn't keen on signing a long-term contract, the board is reportedly looking to use MS Dhoni as the man to persuade Fleming to do so.

Not Gautam Gambhir Or VVS Laxman: Ex-India Star Hints At Applying For Head Coach Job

Hinting at the possibility of taking a coaching role for Team India in future, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he would love to give back to the sport which gave him such an illustrious career if given a chance and added that coaching Men in Blue is all about team management. Harbhajan's statement comes a week after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited the applications for position of men's national team head coach, with the tenure starting from July 1 this year and concluding on December 31, 2027, which will the year when the next 50-over Cricket World Cup will take place. Speaking to ANI about coaching Indian team, Harbhajan said, "I do not know if I would apply. Coaching India is about man management, not about teaching players how to drive and pull. They know it very well. You can give some guidance to them. Cricket has given me so much and If I get a chance to give it back, I would be more than happy."

'"Like Strict Father": Gautam Gambhir's Ex-Teammate Explains Why India Coach Job May Not Suit Him

As the speculation on who'll be the next Indian cricket team head coach gains steam, there are several names that are doing the rounds. Current coach Rahul Dravid will be at the helm till the 2024 T20 World Cup, which runs till June-end. The tenure of the next coach will start from July and will run till December 31, 2027. An advertisement to apply for the post has already been released by the BCCI. The deadline to submit it is May 27. From CSK coach Stephen Fleming to DC coach Ricky Ponting to KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir, the names that are doing the rounds are varied.

Amid Reports Of BCCI Approaching Stephen Fleming To Be India Coach, CSK Posts: "Every Move..."

When the 2024 T20 World Cup ends in June, it will mark the end of tenure for current coach Rahul Dravid. The BCCI has already advertised for interested candidates to apply for the top job, with the deadline being May 27. The tenure of the next coach will run till December 31, 2027. It effectively means that the coach will remain till the 2027 ODI World Cup. While there have been many names that are doing the rounds, some of the most prominent are Stephen Fleming, Ricky Ponting, Gautam Gambhir among others.

Did BCCI Approach Sri Lanka Legend For India Head Coach Job? Report Clarifies

The chatter around who would be India men's next head coach has been a constant source of discussion ever since the BCCI said on May 13 that it was inviting applications for Rahul Dravid's successor at the top job, with a deadline set for May 27. Of late, certain reports have suggested that names of Gautam Gambhir, and Mahela Jayawardene were doing the rounds of being India's next head coach, who would be appointed for the time period from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. But reliable sources have told IANS that Jayawardene, the former Sri Lanka men's captain, “hasn't applied nor has been approached for the top job and is currently happy at the MI set-up”. Jayawardene, who coached Mumbai Indians to three IPL titles, is currently serving as the franchise's global head of performance, where he's in charge for the coaching and scouting of MI franchises in various global T20 leagues like the SA20 and ILT20. He's also worked as a consultant for Sri Lanka men's team in their recent World Cup campaigns.

Gautam Gambhir Set To Become Next India Head Coach? Report Makes Massive Claim

The Board For Cricket Control In India (BCCI) has approached former Indian cricket team batter Gautam Gambhir to replace Rahul Dravid as the national side's head coach, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo. Gambhir, who is currently the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, is reportedly in the list of candidates that the BCCI is considering for the position. The report claims that the cricket governing body has reached out to him in order to understand his interest in the job and further discussions are expected after KKR's campaign ends in IPL 2024. Reports claim that Dravid has told BCCI that he will not be reapplying for the position and the deadline for applications is till May 27.

After Rahul Dravid, Another India Great Refuses To Apply For Head Coach's Job: Report

The race for the next Indian cricket team coach is getting interesting. The tenure of the current coach Rahul Dravid ends with the 2024 T20 World Cup, which will run till the end of June. BCCI, according to its advertisement, plans to have a new coach take over by July 1. The person will be in charge till the end of 2027. Basically, upon him will be the responsibility to guide the team at the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Several reports have claimed that Indian cricket team, after a long time, may have an overseas coach.

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India Great Took Pay Cut To Work For BCCI, Now Reluctant To Apply For 'Taxing' Coach's Job: Report

BCCI To Involve MS Dhoni In Hunt For No. 1 Target As Rahul Dravid's Replacement: Report

Not Gautam Gambhir Or VVS Laxman: Ex-India Star Hints At Applying For Head Coach Job

'"Like Strict Father": Gautam Gambhir's Ex-Teammate Explains Why India Coach Job May Not Suit Him

Amid Reports Of BCCI Approaching Stephen Fleming To Be India Coach, CSK Posts: "Every Move..."

Did BCCI Approach Sri Lanka Legend For India Head Coach Job? Report Clarifies

Gautam Gambhir Set To Become Next India Head Coach? Report Makes Massive Claim

After Rahul Dravid, Another India Great Refuses To Apply For Head Coach's Job: Report