BCCI invites applications for Team India men's coach and NCA

Team India is hunting for a new head coach for its men's team. The tenure of current coach Ravi Shastri comes to an end post conclusion of the 2021 ICC World T20, currently happening in Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Multiple reports have already confirmed that former Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid is in the pole position to take over the reins from Shastri. His stint at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru has been commendable, producing some top young talents.

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Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the position ahead of the same. The application for the NCA head coach position has also been invited, since David's tenure also ends soon.

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While the Team India head coach applications need to be put in by 5 PM of October 26, the last date for the other positions is November 3 (5 PM). The BCCI has provided separate mail ids for every role, besides providing job descriptions of each.

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Shastri has decided against continuing with the role, having had a decent four-year tenure, during which India defeated Australia twice in the Test series Down Under. Meanwhile, Shastri's departure also means that Vikram Rathour (batting coach), Bharat Arun (bowling coach) and R Sridhar (fielding coach) also part ways.

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However, it would be interesting to see who takes up the position at the NCA. While Anil Kumble could also be another favourite, it would be intriguing to see if Punjab Kings (PBKS) lets go of him from its head coach role.