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| BCCI Declines Gautam Gambhir's Requests for Support Staff, Concerns Continue |
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently appointed Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. However, the board has declined his proposals for support staff, including his request to appoint Jonty Rhodes as the fielding coach.
Key Points:
· Gautam Gambhir will join Team India at the end of this month for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka.
· BCCI has rejected Gambhir’s proposal to appoint Jonty Rhodes as the fielding coach.
· The board prefers to keep the support staff Indian, a tradition that has been in place for the past seven years.
· Rahul Dravid’s tenure as head coach has ended, along with the terms of batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T. Dilip.
Detailed Overview:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently appointed former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of Team India. However, before Gambhir could assume his new role, the board has already delivered a setback by declining his proposals for the support staff. According to reports, Gambhir had proposed the name of Jonty Rhodes for the position of fielding coach, which the board did not accept. Despite Rhodes being regarded as one of the best fielders in the world, BCCI insists on keeping the support staff Indian.
Roades and Gambhir’s Previous Association:
Rhodes and Gambhir have previously worked together with the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants, where Gambhir served as the team’s mentor. However, BCCI's preference for an all-Indian support staff remains unchanged. This policy has been in place for the past seven years, and the board does not intend to alter it at this time. As reported by Hindustan Times, BCCI plans to stick to its policy of not hiring foreign personnel for the support staff.
Denial of Vinay Kumar as Bowling Coach:
In addition to Jonty Rhodes, Gambhir had also recommended Vinay Kumar for the position of bowling coach, which BCCI did not support. Furthermore, there were reports that Gambhir wanted to include former Netherlands player Ryan ten Doeschate in the support staff. Ten Doeschate has experience as a fielding coach with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and has been involved in several other leagues.
Interest in Support Staff Appointments:
The news of BCCI rejecting Gambhir’s proposals has sparked interest within the cricket community regarding the final decision on the support staff. Many former players are in the running, but no official names have been announced yet. Gambhir is set to join the team at the end of this month for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka.
Conclusion:
As Gautam Gambhir prepares to take on his role as the head coach of Team India, the selection of his support staff remains a significant concern. With BCCI’s insistence on keeping the support staff Indian, it will be interesting to see who ultimately fills these crucial positions as the team prepares for upcoming series and tournaments.
