Gautam Gambhir – the former Indian international cricketer is scheduled for an interview at 12 PM via Zoom with the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for the head coach role of the Indian men’s cricket team on Tuesday.
The term of the current coach Rahul Dravid is ending soon with T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies; hence, this interview comes at a crucial juncture.
This body interviewing candidates not only for head coach but also for selector replacing Salil Ankola comprises ex-cricketers namely Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik.
Meanwhile, The BCCI has said that there was no approach to any Australian retired player to offer him a role of India’s head coach as stated by Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer. This means that all eyes will be on Gautam Gambhir and his vision for Indian cricket.
Applications were invited by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from mid-May till IPL final happened last on May 27th.
Gautam Gambhir meanwhile, who is also Kolkata Knight Riders mentor, presents an unprecedented candidate profile since now he stands out as just applicant for the post of Head Coach, India Men’s Cricket Team
Furthermore, Gambhir’s professional background boasts considerable experience which he acquired while leading various teams around. His leadership qualities and strategic thinking have been evident through his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders as well as captaincy of Indian team and Delhi in domestic cricket.
Among other things Anil Kumble, the former national team head coach talked about different coaching approaches to a national team or a franchise .
