5 foreigners who could become India's next coach

Anurag Thakur, the new BCCI head has announced the board's intent of inviting applications for India’s coaching staff, including head coach, but the BCCI is yet to post the advertisement as promised.

The team is going to Zimbabwe without a full-time coach, with Sanjay Bangar acting as an interim solution.

We take a look at the possible candidates that can be roped in and might be great for Indian cricket.

Stephen Fleming

The former New Zealand skipper knows Indian cricket and Indian cricketers very well. Few doubt his tactical acumen as a cricketer and as a manager. His records as the captain of New Zealand is a testament to the fact that he is one of the best thinkers of the game.

As a coach too, he has tasted success and is now one of the most acclaimed coaches around. Along with MS Dhoni, Fleming led Chennai Super Kings to two IPL victories.

Also, he is the coach of Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League and has led them to the semi-finals.

Fleming also has the confidence of limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and this could be an added advantage.