5 possible contenders for the Indian coaching job
Coaching the Indian cricket team is one of the most high-profile and high-pressure jobs in the world. The expectations that surround the team are enormous. In a cricket-crazy nation like India, it is understandable but it makes the coach and the captain's job rather strenuous.Also, for the coach, the job becomes even tougher as he has the arduous task of managing high-profile players who are treated as demigods in the country. The task becomes even more challenging when the team loses and the coach must be prepared to take the criticism which will come his way. As the current team director Ravi Shastri's tenure is coming to an end and the high profile Advisory Committee consisting of Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman sit together to select the next coach, let's have a look at the five possible contenders for the position.
#1 Rahul Dravid
The Wall of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid, is fondly remembered for his rock solid technique and gentlemanly demeanour. Stupendous performances in challenging conditions have been a hallmark of his career. Recently as a coach too, he won many accolades by guiding the Indian under-19 team to the World Cup final.
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The batsmen can learn a great deal from this legend. Who’s better than Rahul Dravid to talk about technique and application. The former player, who has already managed the Indian colts, has a first-hand experience in coaching too.
When team India is desperate to find ways of winning overseas, Rahul Dravid can surely be the man who can guide them to unprecedented glory.