New Delhi: Over the last few days, there has been various reports that suggest Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting have been approached by the Board Of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) for the role of the Team India’s head coach. The BCCI secretary Jay Shah has denied such reports of approaching the dormer Australian players.
Jay Shah in statement on Friday said, “Neither I nor BCCI have approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect. Finding right coach for our national team is a meticulous and thorough process.”
Team India job is one of the high pressure and expectation jobs in the cricket world currently. Regarding the process of appointment, Jay Shah clarified that the job is a prestigious one and it requires someone who understands the domestic circuit well. He said, “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.”
Shah also added,” Team India commands the largest fan base globally, enjoying support that is truly unrivalled. Our rich history, passion for the game make this one of the most lucrative jobs in the world. The role demands a high level of professionalism as one gets to nurture some of the best cricketers in the world and an assembly line of talented cricketers to follow. Catering to the aspirations of a billion fans is a huge honor and the BCCI will pick the right candidate, capable of propelling Indian cricket forward.”
There have been reports of many former players, who have been linked to the job. Gautam Gambhir, Stephen Fleming have been named the candidates but the latter seems less interested as revealed by CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. According to him, Fleming doesn’t like to work 9-10 months a year.
Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting gave statement saying that they are not much interested in the job due to the pressure and expectations it surrounds.
