5 big names ignored for the coach of Indian team

Jun 24, 2016 at 1:10 PM

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5 big names ignored for the coach of Indian team

Finally, all the assumptions and speculations regarding the new coach of the Indian team was put to rest the moment BCCI President Anurag Thakur said that the veteran cricketer Anil Kumble will be the coach of Indian team. Though Kumble does not have any experience in coaching a team under his belt but his experience and his achievements in the past proved to be the key for him. He is one of the best bowlers India has ever produced. Surely competing with a player of this class was a tough job for every other candidate as Anil Kumble the name itself is enough to tell about his status and charisma Indian cricket. With the announcement of Anil Kumble as the coach of Indian team; there were few big names that were left out.

Today we have a look at those big names that were ignored –

 

10Ravi-Shastri-1

Ravi Shastri – The commentator turned coach Ravi Shastri was one of the strongest contenders for this post as team India performed certainly well under his guidance. He along with his team had a great contribution along with accelerating growth of the team they also gave chances to youngsters who have now established themselves as a permanent member of the team and are an asset now. Also under his regime team, India reached the semi-finals of world cup 2015 and T20 world cup. Along with this Indian team white washed the mighty Australian by 3-0 in the T20 series which was a great achievement. It can be said that Shastri had a satisfying tenure but now him being ignored for the post we will him holding the mic and praising Kumble in the upcoming matches to come.

 

 

Venkatesh Prasad
Venkatesh Prasad

Venkatesh Prasad – The former bowling coach of the Indian team was a strong contender for this post but yes he stands short of compared to Kumble. Prasad who is famous for giving a perfect reply to Amir Sohail too has many achievements under his belt. Best being Indian team lifting the T20 World Cup. He has also assisted IPL teams and has produced many successful bowlers. After being not considered for this post he said that he would not have applied for the post if he knew that Kumble is also in the race. He too knows the Charisma and status of Kumble in Indian cricket.

 

 

8Pravin-Amre-1

Pravin Amre – Mostly known as the personal coach, Amre has assisted many international players in past few years and has helped them to stage a comeback in the Indian team. Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, Suresh Raina, Naman Ojha are few of the players who have grown from seed to a plant under his guidance but the lack of international experience could be the main cause of him being ignored. Amre has successfully coached Mumbai Ranji team to three titles in the past but as mentioned above lack of international experience could be the main reason. There is still a hope for him as he may be rewarded with the post of batting coach of Indian team due to success in the domestic circuit.

 

 

tom-moody
Tom Moody – The tall man who stands 6 feet and 7 inches and also the former coach of Sri Lankan cricket team was a strong horse in this rat race. He was one of the 21 applicants who were shortlisted for this post. He also gave a presentation in front of the committee who took the final call but may be BCCI had other plans to give the post to an Indian cricket only was probably the reason fro him not awarded with this post. He too has experience in this field and he is currently the coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

 

Stuart Law declines offer to coach Pakistan

Stuart Law – The former Australian cricketer seemed to be very excited for this post as after declining the post of coach of Pakistan cricket team, he focused his interest on being coach of Indian team. He also expressed a strong desire to coach Indian team and also said that Language is not a barrier for this post. It can be deemed that he was pretty much anxious for this job but the presence of veterans on the list was the possible reason of him being not considered for this post.

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