Will discuss with BCCI after Bangla tour, might stay on longer than expected: Ravi Shastri
9 years, 9 months ago

Will discuss with BCCI after Bangla tour, might stay on longer than expected: Ravi Shastri

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Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require “more coaches” than what it already has right now, Team Director Ravi Shastri said on Sunday that he might just be there “longer” than expected. Kolkata: Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require “more coaches” than what it already has right now, Team Director Ravi Shastri said on Sunday that he might just be there “longer” than expected. I will double up as head coach if need be, so there is no issue whatsoever,” said Shastri when asked whether the side would miss having a national coach after Duncan Fletcher’s tenure came to an end earlier this year. I might be there much longer than what you think.” Asked whether the team is confident of a good show against the lower-ranked Bangladesh, Shastri said, “We respect every opponent and Bangladesh is another opponent.” A talking point ahead of the tour has been the Test comeback of veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and asked whether he would be leading the Indian attack, Shastri said it would be a combined effort.

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Rahul Dravid inspects Guwahati pitch despite being on wheelchair, Manjrekar stunned; fans recall MS Dhoni's iconic words
1 day, 20 hours ago

Rahul Dravid inspects Guwahati pitch despite being on wheelchair, Manjrekar stunned; fans recall MS Dhoni's iconic words

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid is known to be among the most dedicated personalities in the cricket fraternity. Rahul Dravid's wheelchair moment left Sanjay Manjrekar stunned. Currently, he is serving as head coach of RR and was recently seen during his side’s IPL 2025 fixture vs Chennai Super Kings, in Guwahati on Sunday. Fans also reminded everyone of MS Dhoni’s words, when he …

IPL 2025: Injured head coach Rahul Dravid attends Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp on crutches
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IPL 2025: Injured head coach Rahul Dravid attends Rajasthan Royals’ pre-season camp on crutches

The Hindu  

Despite sustaining a leg injury while playing in a local league match, Indian stalwart and new Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid attended the team’s Indian Premier League pre-season training session. “Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur,” posted Rajasthan Royals on ‘X’. …

Rahul Dravid injured while playing in Bengaluru, to rejoin RR camp on March 12
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rahul Dravid injured while playing in Bengaluru, to rejoin RR camp on March 12

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals confirmed that their head coach Rahul Dravid will rejoin their pre-season training camp on Wednesday, March 12. | IPL 2025 Full Schedule | "Head Coach Rahul Dravid, who picked up an injury while playing Cricket in Bangalore, is recovering well and will join us today in Jaipur," the franchise said in a post. Dravid, 52, recently returned to …

Ravi Shastri speaks Coaching and Beyond
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri speaks Coaching and Beyond

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: “This is superb yaar,” quipped former India head coach Ravi Shastri as he arrived at the MGM School of Sports — a high-performance cricket academy based in Kapursingh, Cuttack, Odisha — on Saturday morning. Working in collaboration with the MGM School of Sports, Coaching Beyond – founded by Shastri, Arun and former India fielding coach R Sridhar – are …

Gautam Gambhir behind Sitanshu Kotak's appointment, asked for batting coach during BCCI review meeting: Report
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir behind Sitanshu Kotak's appointment, asked for batting coach during BCCI review meeting: Report

Hindustan Times  

Sitanshu Kotak, on Thursday, was named India's new batting coach ahead of the impending limited-overs series at home against England and the Champions Trophy next month. The former Saurashtra stalwart will join head coach Gautam Gambhir's support staff starting January 18, ahead of the start of the five-match T20I series against England. Although BCCI has yet to make the official …

Sitanshu Kotak to join Indian squad as batting coach for limited overs series against England
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sitanshu Kotak to join Indian squad as batting coach for limited overs series against England

The Hindu  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has added Sitanshu Kotak with the Indian senior men’s team as its batting coach for the forthcoming limited overs series against England, beginning in Kolkata next week. Currently, India’s senior men’s team does not have a designated batting coach as Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are assistant coaches, while Morne Morkel …

BCCI ditches big names, picks Sitanshu Kotak as India batting coach; to start rescue mission from England series: Report
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

BCCI ditches big names, picks Sitanshu Kotak as India batting coach; to start rescue mission from England series: Report

Hindustan Times  

England batting great Kevin Pietersen came out publicly to throw his hat in the ring to be India's new batting coach amid the rising concern of the Board of Control for Cricket in India following the disastrous tour of Australia. However, BCCI ditched the big name to appoint domestic cricket legend Sitanshu Kotak as the new batting coach, with the …

Kevin Pietersen hints at coaching Indian cricket team after BGT loss, former England captain says ’I am available’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Pietersen hints at coaching Indian cricket team after BGT loss, former England captain says ’I am available’

Live Mint  

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has thrown his hat in the ring to become the new batting coach of the Indian cricket team after reports emerged that the BCCI is mulling options to add a new member to head coach Gautam Gambhir's backroom staff. Responding to one of the posts on X, Pietersen wrote, “I'm available.” According to a Cricbuzz …

Kevin Pietersen puts his hand up as India's batting coach to help out struggling Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Pietersen puts his hand up as India's batting coach to help out struggling Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others

Hindustan Times  

Hours after reports that BCCI was considering adding an additional support staff member, preferably a batting coach, to India's support staff started appearing on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, former England captain Kevin Pietersen put his hand up for the role. It all started when Cricbuzz, on Wednesday night, reported that BCCI are considering adding a new member to head …

BCCI considering adding new member to Gautam Gambhir’s backroom staff after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s BGT struggles
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BCCI considering adding new member to Gautam Gambhir’s backroom staff after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s BGT struggles

Live Mint  

Following India's batting failure in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, especially that of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the BCCI is considering adding a batting coach to head coach Gautam Gambhir's backroom staff. Mumbai stalwart Nayar, who played three ODIs for India, is now the batting coach for the Indian team. While Rohit didn't manage to go past the 10-run mark …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's struggles raise alarm as BCCI likely to bolster Team India's coaching staff: Report
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's struggles raise alarm as BCCI likely to bolster Team India's coaching staff: Report

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI is reportedly considering the addition of a new member to the Team India coaching staff, specifically a dedicated batting coach. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, looks on as teammate Virat Kohli rubs to shine the ball before passing it to the bowler The report reveal that the BCCI has been exploring several options for the role, with a …

Sitanshu Kotak set to join Team India as batting coach ahead of England T20Is
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sitanshu Kotak set to join Team India as batting coach ahead of England T20Is

India Today  

Domestic stalwart Sitanshu Kotak is set to join the Indian team as the batting coach ahead of the limited-overs series against England at home. "Sitanshu Kotak has been asked to join the team from T20s vs. England as batting coach," a BCCI source told India Today. The Indian team is currently led by head coach Gautam Gambhir, with Abhishek Nayar …

'Coaches are not on field...': Kapil Dev's assessment of 'slightly temperamental' Gautam Gambhir's tenure
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Coaches are not on field...': Kapil Dev's assessment of 'slightly temperamental' Gautam Gambhir's tenure

Hindustan Times  

Things haven't been quite positive within the Indian camp since the beginning of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. By the end of the series, there were reports of tensions between coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma, with the latter opting to sit out of the final Test in Sydney. Kapil Dev spoke about Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach so far …

Current coaching staff doesn't have confidence to correct Kohli: Bharat Arun
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Current coaching staff doesn't have confidence to correct Kohli: Bharat Arun

India Today  

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun feels that the current Indian coaching staff doesn’t have the stature and confidence to correct star batter Virat Kohli. Further speaking ahead, Arun revealed how former India head coach Ravi Shastri advised Kohli to conquer his demons against the moving ball and mentioned how no one from the current coaching staff has the stature …

Appointing Gambhir as India coach on the basis of IPL record was wrong: Manoj Tiwary
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Appointing Gambhir as India coach on the basis of IPL record was wrong: Manoj Tiwary

India Today  

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has said that appointing Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian cricket team on the basis of his IPL record was wrong. Gambhir was appointed as India’s head coach in July 2024, replacing Rahul Dravid, who resigned from his position after the T20 World Cup 2024. Tiwary also shared his thoughts on the …

Was Gautam Gambhir BCCI’s ‘compromise’ as Rahul Dravid’s replacement? Report makes startling revelation
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Was Gautam Gambhir BCCI’s ‘compromise’ as Rahul Dravid’s replacement? Report makes startling revelation

Live Mint  

Gautam Gambhir ushered a new era in Indian cricket, when he was named as Rahul Dravid's replacement as the head coach of the men's senior national team. With two Indian Premier League titles as captain, and two playoff finishes and a title as a mentor, the former India cricketer looked to be the obvious choice to carry on Dravid's legacy. …

Sanjay Manjrekar questions role of batting coach after Brisbane collapse
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanjay Manjrekar questions role of batting coach after Brisbane collapse

India Today  

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the role of a batting coach in the Indian team after another collapse on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane. The former batter mentioned that major technical issues have remained unresolved in the Indian batting for too long and hence the management needs to be accountable. AUS …

Gambhir's prickly style of coaching not great fit for team India: Former Aussie Captain
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir's prickly style of coaching not great fit for team India: Former Aussie Captain

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Gautam Gambhir's "prickly" coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a "long summer" if they fail to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling …

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has had a mixed start to his tenure, with some notable successes, particularly with a revamped T20I squad, but also facing humiliating defeats in both the ODI and Test formats. Gautam Gambhir poised to lose coaching role: But with Gambhir unable to deliver consistent results in the longer format of the game, the Indian cricket …

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...
4 months, 3 weeks ago

BGT 2024: Gautam Gambhir likely to lose his job as Team India Head Coach if...

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has had a mixed start to his tenure, with some notable successes, particularly with a revamped T20I squad, but also facing humiliating defeats in both the ODI and Test formats. Gautam Gambhir poised to lose coaching role: But with Gambhir unable to deliver consistent results in the longer format of the game, the Indian cricket …

'Gambhir-led coaching staff has different style compared to Dravid but that's no problem': Rohit Sharma
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Gambhir-led coaching staff has different style compared to Dravid but that's no problem': Rohit Sharma

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said head coach Gautam Gambhir's style is different from his predecessor Rahul Dravid but insisted he shares a good rapport with the new appointee, and the rest of his fresh set of support staff. Gambhir, a World Cup-winning former opener, took charge of India in July during a white ball tour to Sri …

Rahul Dravid set to be appointed Rajasthan Royals head coach for IPL 2025
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid set to be appointed Rajasthan Royals head coach for IPL 2025

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid, who masterminded India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, is set to take over the role of Rajasthan Royals’ head coach for IPL 2025. Dravid, who is currently on a short career break since India’s victory in Barbados in June, will soon start working with the franchise on important matters such as player retention ahead of the …

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour: Better to err on the side of giving one extra chance than one less
8 months, 1 week ago

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour: Better to err on the side of giving one extra chance than one less

The Hindu  

Vikram Rathour’s journey as the Indian team’s batting coach since 2019 has been remarkable. Q: How do you look back at your tenure as a batting coach after serving the BCCI and Indian cricket as a national selector? Once I was done with the selector’s job for four years, I was always good to go back to coaching; there was …

Ashish Nehra reveals why he didn't apply for team India's head coach job
8 months, 1 week ago

Ashish Nehra reveals why he didn't apply for team India's head coach job

India TV News  

Former India pacer Ashish Nehra, who has had a successful stint with the Gujarat Titans as the head coach, has revealed the reason behind not applying for the Indian team head coach job. Nehra's name had come up amid speculations for potential candidates, however, the Gujarat Titans head coach has opened up saying that it never crossed his mind. GG …

Rahul Dravid receives indirect mention from Gautam Gambhir as head coach inherits 'successful' India side from The Wall
8 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Dravid receives indirect mention from Gautam Gambhir as head coach inherits 'successful' India side from The Wall

Hindustan Times  

Marking a new chapter in Indian cricket, Gautam Gambhir has taken over as India's head coach across all formats. The two-time ICC World Cup winner succeeded Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of the men's senior team after the ICC T20 World Cup. In his coaching swansong, Dravid guided Rohit Sharma's Team India to T20 World Cup glory in …

Gautam Gambhir to reveal India squad selection details in first press conference as head coach; Ajit Agarkar to join
8 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir to reveal India squad selection details in first press conference as head coach; Ajit Agarkar to join

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir is all set to address the media for the first time since being appointed as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Gautam Gambhir will address the media as India head coach for the first time on Monday Amid much speculation over the last two months, Gambhir was appointed as the head coach by the …

Abhishek Nayar, ten Doeschate to join Indian team as assistant coaches, T Dilip retained: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Abhishek Nayar, ten Doeschate to join Indian team as assistant coaches, T Dilip retained: Report

Firstpost  

Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate will be added to the Team India coaching staff as assistant coaches for Gautam Gambhir, while T Dilip will be retained as fielding coach. Former India all-rounder Abhishek Nayar and former Netherlands cricketer Ryan ten Doeschate are reportedly set to join Gambhir as he gets ready to start his tenure as Team India coach …

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report

Hindustan Times  

The past few days have been a whirlwind regarding Team India's selection for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. Initially, it seemed that Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be rested; however, they are now set to participate in the three-match ODI series in the island nation. The senior duo has agreed to return despite initial …

BCCI Accepts Gautam Gambhir Demand KKR Abhishek Nayar Become India New Assistant Coach
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI Accepts Gautam Gambhir Demand KKR Abhishek Nayar Become India New Assistant Coach

ABP News  

Ex-India all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nair might join the supporting staff of Team India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir. According to a Cricbuzz report, Kolkata Knight Riders' assistant coach Abhishek Nair might become the new assistant coach of the Indian team, while former fielding coach T Dilip is expected to continue in his role. Also on …

What Will Be Gautam Gambhir's First Assignment As Team India's Head Coach? All You Need To Know
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What Will Be Gautam Gambhir's First Assignment As Team India's Head Coach? All You Need To Know

ABP News  

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. Responding to the popular demand, BCCI appointed Gautam Gambhir as team India's new head coach. Also on ABP Live | Gautam Gambhir Salary: Perks And Benefits Guaranteed To India's New Head Coach By BCCI When will team India's new …

Rahul Dravid refuses BCCI's extra INR 2.5 crore bonus over rest of his support staff for T20 World Cup victory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid refuses BCCI's extra INR 2.5 crore bonus over rest of his support staff for T20 World Cup victory

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid did it again. Keeping up with his principles of taking an equal share of prize bonus as the rest of his support staff, the outgoing head coach refused to take the additional ₹2.5 crore that the Board of Control for Cricket in India was awarding him — at par with members of the playing squad of India’s T20 …

Rahul Dravid approached by KKR as direct swap for Gautam Gambhir with an offer more lucrative than Team India: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid approached by KKR as direct swap for Gautam Gambhir with an offer more lucrative than Team India: Report

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders made a fabulous comeback in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League, after finishing seventh in both the previous two seasons. However, Gambhir is reportedly set to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, implying that KKR will now have to fill the vacant spot for the 2025 season. India's head coach …

Why BCCI is delaying Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach after Dravid: Full details
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why BCCI is delaying Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's new head coach after Dravid: Full details

Hindustan Times  

Now that Rahul Dravid has left the Indian dressing room in the most glorious way possible by ending his tenure as the head coach with the T20 World Cup trophy, it is only a matter of time before Gautam Gambhir takes over the mantle. The BCCI keeps the options open regarding the salary of the head coach of the Indian …

Greg Chappell ‘pleased’ for Rahul Dravid as ex-India coach sends special message after T20 World Cup triumph
9 months ago

Greg Chappell ‘pleased’ for Rahul Dravid as ex-India coach sends special message after T20 World Cup triumph

Hindustan Times  

A month ago, India head coach Rahul Dravid had a bittersweet relationship with the Caribbean islands. Greg Chappell congratulated Rahul Dravid on winning the T20 World Cup title The emotions, now, will be quite different, one would presume. On Saturday, June 29, Team India, with Rahul Dravid as its head coach, ended an 11-year wait for an ICC title when …

Jay Shah reveals reason behind Dravid not re-applying for head coach role; confirms '2 names' shortlisted as replacement
9 months ago

Jay Shah reveals reason behind Dravid not re-applying for head coach role; confirms '2 names' shortlisted as replacement

Hindustan Times  

Having taken over as India head coach in November 2021, Rahul Dravid stepped down from the role after India clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 title, on Saturday. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah and India's head coach Rahul Dravid pose for a picture. Shah also opened up on the reasons why Dravid's contract was extended after India's loss in the 2023 …

'Announcement will be made shortly': BCCI Secretary gives major update on India's new head coach
9 months ago

'Announcement will be made shortly': BCCI Secretary gives major update on India's new head coach

India TV News  

Team India is set to witness a transition at least in the T20 format with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their retirement from the format after the team's historic World Cup win in Barbados. But the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has kept all the cards related to the same close to his chest and has cleared the …

Rahul Dravid finally gets his dues for being Indian cricket's deserving servant amid trials and tribulation
9 months ago

Rahul Dravid finally gets his dues for being Indian cricket's deserving servant amid trials and tribulation

Hindustan Times  

It has taken Rahul Dravid almost three decades to lift a World Cup trophy with the senior team. India's head coach Rahul Dravid after Team India wins the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024 final. Dravid took over as India head coach almost two and a half years ago after a disastrous showing by the Indian team under Virat Kohli …

New coach will be appointed, void left by Sunil Chhetri biggest worry: IM Vijayan
9 months, 1 week ago

New coach will be appointed, void left by Sunil Chhetri biggest worry: IM Vijayan

The Hindu  

Filling the huge void left by the iconic Sunil Chhetri’s retirement is the biggest challenge facing the Indian football team at the moment, the legendary I M Vijayan said on Tuesday while playing down the sacking of head coach Igor Stimac. The high-profile Stimac was removed by the All India Football Federation on Monday due to lack of results in …

Gautam Gambhir Ready To Accept India's Head Coach Position Under One Specific Condition
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir Ready To Accept India's Head Coach Position Under One Specific Condition

ABP News  

Gautam Gambhir India head coach: The search for Indian cricket team's new head is likely to conclude by the end of this month, with the BCCI finalizing former India opener Gautam Gambhir for the position. According to Dainik Bhaskar, Gambhir is set to become Team India's new head coach, and BCCI is expected to announce the decision very soon. The …

Gautam Gambhir to pick his own support staff as BCCI set to announce next India head coach by end of June: Report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir to pick his own support staff as BCCI set to announce next India head coach by end of June: Report

Hindustan Times  

With Rahul Dravid's tenure as head coach of the Indian men's cricket team set to end after the 2024 T20 World Cup, where the side has qualified for the Super Eight round after an unbeaten run in the group stage, Gautam Gambhir is set to be officially announced as his replacement by the end of June, according to a new …

'Will not be able to see him go': Rohit Sharma on Rahul Dravid's stint as India head coach ending after T20 WC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Will not be able to see him go': Rohit Sharma on Rahul Dravid's stint as India head coach ending after T20 WC

India TV News  

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma got emotional while talking about the outing head coach Rahul Dravid ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup opener against Ireland. Rohit said that he tried to convince Dravid to stay as the Indian men's team head coach but respected the latter's call to prioritise time with his family. Dravid confirmed on Monday to …

Rahul Dravid issues first reaction on parting ways with Rohit Sharma's India after T20 World Cup: 'Don't think I'll be…'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid issues first reaction on parting ways with Rohit Sharma's India after T20 World Cup: 'Don't think I'll be…'

Hindustan Times  

It’s the end of an era at the ICC T20 World Cup for Team India as head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed his exit from the national camp on Monday. Dravid said that the T20 World Cup will be his last as India head coach Former India skipper Dravid succeeded Ravi Shastri as head coach in November 2021. India are gunning …

Rahul Dravid not to reapply for Team India's head coach role, to bid adieu after T20 World Cup
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Dravid not to reapply for Team India's head coach role, to bid adieu after T20 World Cup

India TV News  

The incumbent head coach of the Indian senior men's cricket team, Rahul Dravid, has confirmed that he will not reapply for his position as the head coach of the team again and that the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 will be his last assignment. Dravid also clarified that he "loves" his role as it is a "really special …

Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on replacing Rahul Dravid as India's head coach after T20 World Cup: 'No bigger honour…'
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir breaks silence on replacing Rahul Dravid as India's head coach after T20 World Cup: 'No bigger honour…'

Hindustan Times  

With the Board of Control for Cricket in India still hunting for Rahul Dravid's successor, former India opener Gautam Gambhir finally broke his silence on becoming the next head coach of the men's senior team. Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India poses next to Kolkata Knight Riders' team mentor Gautam Gambhir Since no notable …

'Gautam Gambhir becomes India coach or Ashish Nehra...': Harbhajan Singh's clear-cut expectation from Dravid successor
10 months ago

'Gautam Gambhir becomes India coach or Ashish Nehra...': Harbhajan Singh's clear-cut expectation from Dravid successor

Hindustan Times  

Fresh from masterminding Kolkata Knight Riders' third Indian Premier League crown in the 2024 season, mentor Gautam Gambhir has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Rahul Dravid as India's next head coach after the ICC World T20. Even though Gambhir is tipped to succeed Dravid at Team India, legendary cricketer Harbhajan Singh has termed the development a mere speculation. So, …

Need someone with understanding of Indian cricket: Shah denies approaching Aussies for coach job
10 months, 1 week ago

Need someone with understanding of Indian cricket: Shah denies approaching Aussies for coach job

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to be India's next head coach and hinted that Rahul Dravid's successor could be an Indian by saying that he should have a “deep understanding” of the game's structure in the country. Normally these things pop up on social media before you …

BCCI has not approached any former Australian cricketer for India coaching job: Jay Shah
10 months, 1 week ago

BCCI has not approached any former Australian cricketer for India coaching job: Jay Shah

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to take over the job of India's head coach, a position which will be left vacant by the exit of Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup next month. "Neither I nor the BCCI have approached any former Australian cricketer with a …

'Laxman regularly stepping in for Dravid': Ex-India star says no to overseas coaches, namedrops Chandrakant Pandit
10 months, 1 week ago

'Laxman regularly stepping in for Dravid': Ex-India star says no to overseas coaches, namedrops Chandrakant Pandit

Hindustan Times  

As former Australia manager Justin Langer rightly pointed out, being India's head coach is one of the biggest assignments in the cricket world. The former IPL star feels India doesn't need overseas coaches While Australia great Ricky Ponting recently turned down India’s head coach job, ex-Aussie head coach Langer and Zimbabwean Andy Flower have also ruled themselves out of contention. …

Wasim Akram's pros and cons as Gautam Gambhir rumoured to become next India head coach: 'He gets aggressive at times…'
10 months, 1 week ago

Wasim Akram's pros and cons as Gautam Gambhir rumoured to become next India head coach: 'He gets aggressive at times…'

Hindustan Times  

And just like that, Gautam Gambhir is making headlines again. Winner of two World Cups, the former India opener's journey with Indian cricket could come full circle as he has fallen on BCCI's radar to replace Rahul Dravid as Team India's next all-formats coach. Will BCCI show faith in Gautam Gambhir to become India's next coach? Wasim Akram, the former …

Amid BCCI waiting for Stephen Fleming's response, another CSK legend drops hint at applying for India head coach role
10 months, 1 week ago

Amid BCCI waiting for Stephen Fleming's response, another CSK legend drops hint at applying for India head coach role

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Dravid's term as India head coach will end after the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. Amid BCCI's wait for an official response from Fleming, another CSK legend hinted at applying for the India head coach position. Present head coach of Chennai Super Kings Stephen Fleming Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh indicated that he …

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