Harbhajan Singh, the former Indian spin bowler, has announced his readiness to become a coach for the India cricket team if he gets the opportunity.
He thinks that coaching ‘Men in Blue’ is about managing a group of people rather than showing them how to play.Technically driving and pulling; I do not know whether or not I will apply. Cricket has given me so much, and if it gives me an opportunity to give back, then I will be more than happy to.”
BCCI recently called for applications for head coach position in Seniors Men’s Team with tenure beginning on 1st July 2023 ending on 31st December 2027 which is coinciding with the next edition of ODI-Cricket World Cup (50 overs). The present incumbent Rahul Dravid has been granted extension till June inclusive of ICC T-20 World Cup in West Indies & USA from 1st to 29th June.
The process of selecting the new national cricket team coach will entail reviewing all applications received critically followed by personal interviews as well as assessing shortlisted candidates.
For potential head coaches, BCCI specifically states some qualifications such as having played at least 30 Test Matches or 50 One Day Internationals (ODI) or experience as Head Coach of any member country’s Test playing nation for minimum two years amongst others.
This year India are in Group A at the T20 World cup along with Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-host USA. Their first match is against Ireland on June 5th at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium New York then they face Pakistan in a highly anticipated match on June 9 at same venue. After that they take on United States(USA) then complete their group stage against Canada on June15th.
