BCCI to invite more applications for India head coach role

IN ORDER TO provide the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) with a wide range of options, the BCCI has decided to invite more applications for the role of Indian team’s head coach. 

The board’s move to allow registration of more applicants has come following Anil Kumble’s resignation from the top job. The legendary leggie cited untenable relationship with skipper Virat Kohli before quitting from his role. 

Earlier, the board had mentioned in its advertisement that the last date to send applications was May 31. However, as reported by PTI, a senior BCCI official working close to the development has divulged that another 7-10 days may be given for fresh applications so that other interested candidates with suitable qualification and stature can apply for the job.

"Look, when we had invited applications last time, Anil was an automatic entry. That might have prompted a lot of people from thinking that what's the need to apply when current coach is doing well and is in the mix." 

When asked whether former India opener Virender Sehwag is the favourite to take up the prestigious position, the official diplomatically replied, 

"Sehwag's application has no relation with BCCI to call for more applications. In the end, it would be CAC which will decide on the next coach. More the options, better the choice."

It was learnt that the BCCI had received applications from Sehwag, Tom Moody, Lalchand Rajput, Richard Pybus and Dodda Ganesh. 

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