No Coaching Roles Were Offered to any Australian Cricketer: Jay Shah

The Coaching Saga Continues

In a Twisting turn of events, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has issued a clarification that no Australian Cricketer was approached for a coaching role for the Senior Men's National Team. The Men's team is scheduled to play a T20 World Cup in June.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Said

Neither me nor the BCCI has approached any former Australian player for a coaching stint with Team India

Meanwhile, Jay Shah has also dropped a certain indication that once Rahul Dravid's tenure comes to an end the next coach is going to be a sure-shot Indian.

Finding the best coach for the Men's Senior National team is our main agenda, we'll go through it with a thorough process, we are looking for someone who has deep knowledge about Indian Cricket and understands the players well, and also knows the work ethics of Domestic Cricket. Jay Shah said denying all claims of hiring an Australian to coach team India

There have been many reports roaming around in the media circuit that Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are in the fray to join Team India as Head Coach, As the current Head Coach Rahul Dravid has decided to step away from the role after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024.

I got a few reports of these things, generally, these things are present there in social media, you all know, that I also had a little one-on-one conversation during IPL. Ponting told ICC review

Langer said he too was approached by the BCCI and he revealed discussing the matter with KL Rahul, leader of the Lucknow franchise, Langer is the new Head Coach of LSG. Langer was asked about his interest in an India coaching job after a game in Mumbai, but he didn't respond.

Jay Shah said, When it comes to the International Level a post of being a Head Coach is a prestigious Job especially if one is part of the Indian Dressing Room which enjoys a huge fanbase all over the world

Getting the best person for Indian Cricket is our top priority who understands the game well and can nurture young talent, most importantly has a professional way of handling things, Safeguarding the honor of our fans is our prime responsibility BCCI will pick the right candidate for the job, The BCCI Secretary said

May 28 is the deadline for the candidates to submit their applications for the role. Many Indian names are being speculated including Gautam Gambhir.