The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to rope in former New Zealand captain, Stephen Fleming as the Head Coach of the Indian Men’s Team. The present coach, Rahul Dravid’s tenure will end at the culmination of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The new coach will serve the team for three and a half years until 31st December 2027.
The Chennai Super Kings coach has been a trademark figure in the coaching arena. He has successfully steered the franchise to five titles in the Indian Premier League. Moreover, he is the longest-serving coach for any franchise in the IPL having been at the helm for 16 years. Having worked closely with the Indian players in his coaching stint, the 51-year-olf could be the tailor-made candidate to hold the high-profile job at the Indian cricket team.
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Key Parameters for a Head Coach
– The Coach will be responsible for developing a world-class cricket team which delivers sustained success in all conditions and formats, inspiring current and future generations of cricketers and stakeholders with their approach to the game.
– The Head Coach will have overall responsibility for the performance and management of the India Men’s team in all three formats of the game.
– The Head Coach will lead a team of specialist coaches and support staff and will be responsible for defining their roles, performance and ongoing development.
Dravid unlikely to re-apply for coaching duties
Rahul Dravid’s tenure as the coach was estimated till the culmination of the World Cup 2023. But the veteran’s stint was further extended to five months. While he has an option of re-applying for the role, chances look slim. Another name that is being projected vehemently is of former India batter, VVS Laxman. Laxman has briefly served as the head coach of the Indian team as and when Dravid was on sabbatical. He also played the role of coach in the Indian team that clinched gold in the Asian Games 2023.