BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, on Friday, dispelled reports in the media about approaching former Australian cricketers for the Team India Head Coach job that will be vacant after the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Incumbent head coach Rahul Dravid’s contract is set to expire at the end of the World Cup and the former Indian batter has decided not to extend his tenure.
The BCCI had invited applications for the post last week with the deadline set at 6PM on May 27, 2024.
““Neither I nor the BCCI have approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect,” Shah said via a statement.
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“We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have risen through the ranks. It’s crucial that our coach has an in-depth knowledge of our domestic cricket framework to truly elevate Team India to the next level,” he said.
Earlier, reports suggested that former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer had been offered the role with both cricketers declining.
