Ravi Shastri’s future as India head coach almost sealed, other positions open – Reports
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A day after being inducted into the three-member ad-hoc committee to pick the next Indian cricket team coach and support staff, Anshuman Gaekwad more or less confirmed Ravi Shastri’s re-appointment for the same.
Gaekwad, who himself was India head coach from 1997 to 1999, said Shastri’s position is under no threat purely based on his performance. Gaekwad also mentioned that apart from the head coach all the other positions – batting, bowling and fielding coach, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach, and an administrative manager – were open and the committee will select the best possible candidate among the applicants.
“Speaking purely from the results perspective, he has done quite well. So, besides Ravi, all other positions [in the coaching and support staff] in my opinion are open depending on who is applying, their credentials and whether they meet the criteria of the BCCI,” Gaekwad was quoted as saying by Mid-day.
The three-member committee, headed by former India World Cup winning captain Kapild Dev comprises Gaekwad and former India women’s team captain Shantha Rangswamy.
Interestingly, the response to India head coach’s position has been lukewarm so far. There have been reports of former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson and former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena applying for the position but compared to last time, there is a dearth of big names.