Numerous sources state that Gautam Gambhir, a former batter for India, is among the leading candidates to succeed Rahul Dravid as head coach.
With just one week left to submit applications, the search is underway to choose the Indian men's senior cricket squad. Numerous sources state that Gautam Gambhir, a former batter for India, is among the leading candidates to succeed Rahul Dravid as head coach. In addition to Gambhir, the BCCI is also considering three Indian Premier League (IPL) coaches for the prestigious position: Mahela Jayawardene, the Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket, Stephen Fleming (CSK), and Justin Langer (LSG). According to reports, Ashish Nehra, the head coach of the Gujarat Titans and a former India bowler, has also been contacted by the BCCI's Operations Team over the position.
Nehra is hesitant to accept the position since he is unsure of working across formats on a full-time basis. It has been discovered that the search for a new head coach for the Indian squad is likely to present more difficulties for the BCCI.
When it comes to the applicants from the IPL franchises, BCCI has fierce competition. Furthermore, the applicants are unsure if they will travel with the team for ten months every year till the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Right now, Gambhir continues to be BCCI's top priority. The Times of India said that the BCCI is expected to speak with Gambhir in the upcoming days. In Ahmedabad for the IPL playoffs, Gambhir is a mentor for KKR. The two-time champions advanced to the Tuesday IPL final.
There has been no formal communication with the potential candidates. All these coaches are biding their time and weighing options. But it seems Gambhir's stocks have risen. The board officials will likely speak with Gambhir in Ahmedabad where he is with KKR for the IPL playoffs.
According to the source, Gambhir maintains communication with senior squad players, such as former captain Virat Kohli.
On the pitch, Gambhir and Kohli share fierce competition, but they have moved past their past disagreements.