Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) coach Tom Moody is now in a race for the high-profile post in India’s cricket team. Aussie had also applied in 2017 for the head coach of Team India when Ravi Shastri won the battle following the resignation from Anil Kumble as a head coach.
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Also, BCCI had recently asked for the new applications for the chief coach and supporting staff. Subsequently, it had attracted some veterans of the game, including Moody.
Earlier, the board had set the deadline for Tuesday (June 30) regarding the applications.
Despite Team India skipper Virat Kohli expressing interest to see Ravi Shastri at the helm, Moody had applied for the lucrative post.
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Aussie star is known for his reputation. The 53-year-old had served as a coach for Sri Lanka. He also had his coaching stints with the different franchises of the global T20 leagues.
Meanwhile, former Kiwis coach Mike Hesson, legendary Mahela Jayawardene and former India all-rounder Robin Singh and Lalchand Rajput had already entered the race for the Team India’s coach.
Moody is the man for Team India:
Moody is one of the leading contenders who is set to give Shastri a tough time for the coaching post.
Earlier, BCCI had given an extension of 45 days to Shastri and coaching staff who had already set off for the Windies tour. India will play three T20Is, as many ODIs and two Tests between August 3 September 3 respectively.
Moreover, Jonty Rhodes had applied for the fielding coach with Pravin Amre filing nomination for the batting coach.
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With many believing a change could do well for India, Shastri has been given an automatic entry for re-applying for the post. Under his tutelage, India script history on Australian soil by winning the Test series. Also, India beat New Zealand at home in the ODI series.
Kapil Dev presides CAC:
Meanwhile, the board will conduct interviews during mid-August. The 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev is leading the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).
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Besides, the committee is comprised of former women’s team skipper Shantha Rangaswamy and India’s ex-coach Anshuman Gaekwad.