Delhi: Former legendary batsman VVS Laxman is more likely to replace Rahul Dravid as the coach of the Indian team, but discussions have started in the Indian cricket circles that Stephen Fleming, the coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants ( LSG) coach Justin Langer and Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting are among the top contenders who may express interest for the post after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially released the advertisement for the new coaching post. Board Secretary Jay Shah has already made it clear that there will be only one coach for all three formats. The tenure of the new coach will be till December 2027. Apart from this, Shah also said that if Dravid wants to become the head coach again, he will have to apply again, but 'The Wall' is unlikely to apply again.
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Let us tell you that before becoming the head coach, Rahul was the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA). At the same time, Laxman has taken over the responsibility of head coach in the absence of Dravid in the Asian Games as well as some Bi-National series, so if VVS applies, he is more likely to get priority.
Will Laxman become the head coach of the Indian team?
However, according to other reports, the current head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), VVS Laxman, is also less likely to contend for the post of head coach. Even if he is considered to be at the forefront. Laxman has been playing an important role in NCA for the last three years.
