Hyderabad: Former India captain and Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Sourav Ganguly on Saturday asserted that the Indian Cricket Board should appoint an Indian coach as the successor of current head coach Rahul Dravid. He also backs former India batter Gautam Gambhir if he has applied for the position.
With Rahul Dravid's stint as India's head coach coming to an end with the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, BCCI is looking for his successor who can nurture the Indian Cricket Team and help them achieve new heights in the coming time.
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference here, Ganguly said, "I am in favour of Indian coach. If (Gautam) Gambhir has applied, he will be a good coach."
Meanwhile, on Thursday, the former Indian captain made intriguing statement saying the significance of a coach in players' life is immense, both on and off the field. "The coach's significance in one's life, their guidance, and relentless training shape the future of any person, both on and off the field. So choose the coach and institution wisely," Ganguly wrote on his X account.