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.