Shah issued a statement on Friday clarifying that there is no substance to these rumors and reiterated that the BCCI has not approached any former Australian player for the coaching role.
The BCCI is looking for a new head coach for the men's cricket team as Rahu Dravid's tenure will end at the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024.
On 13 May, the Indian board invited applications for Dravid's successor, with the deadline set for 27 May. The next head coach of India will be appointed for the time period from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who finished IPL 2024 as the head coach of Delhi Capitals, had revealed that he was recently approached about replacing Rahul Dravid as the next head coach of India. Has gone.
Ponting had told the ICC, "There were some small personal conversations during the IPL, just to gauge my interest and see if I would do it."
However, the BCCI Secretary has refuted such reports saying, "Neither I nor the BCCI has approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in some media sections are completely false. Finding the right coach for our national team is a meticulous task." And the whole process.”
“We are focused on identifying individuals who have a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have grown into it. To take Team India to the next level, it is important that our coaches are well-versed in our domestic cricket structure. Have in-depth knowledge of." " He added.
The BCCI is looking for a new head coach for the men's cricket team as Rahu Dravid's tenure will end at the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024.
On 13 May, the Indian board invited applications for Dravid's successor, with the deadline set for 27 May. The next head coach of India will be appointed for the time period from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who finished IPL 2024 as the head coach of Delhi Capitals, had revealed that he was recently approached about replacing Rahul Dravid as the next head coach of India. Has gone.
Ponting had told the ICC, "There were some small personal conversations during the IPL, just to gauge my interest and see if I would do it."
However, the BCCI Secretary has refuted such reports saying, "Neither I nor the BCCI has approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in some media sections are completely false. Finding the right coach for our national team is a meticulous task." And the whole process.”
“We are focused on identifying individuals who have a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have grown into it. To take Team India to the next level, it is important that our coaches are well-versed in our domestic cricket structure. Have in-depth knowledge of." " He added.