Rahul Dravid | Indian Cricket Team | Chennai Super Kings | Stephen Fleming: Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid is working as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team. His tenure ends with the T20 World Cup in America and West Indies starting next month. In this case, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited applications for the post of head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Monday.
BCCI Scheme
In this case, the former captain of the New Zealand team is also present Chennai The BCCI is planning to appoint Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the Indian team. However, the BCCI has stipulated that the new head coach will be responsible for all three formats – Tests, ODIs and T20Is. Thus, it remains to be seen if Fleming actually applies for the position. Because he has to travel with the team for 10 months a year.
Stephen Fleming, who has been the head coach of Chennai Super Kings since 2009, is seen as a suitable person to take over from Rahul Dravid, a top BCCI executive has said. India is likely to enter a period of transformation in all its forms in the next few years. And Fleming’s personality-management skills, ability to bring out the best in players by creating a positive environment and his impressive win rate at Chennai Super Kings are believed to be huge.
The Indian Express understands that informal discussions have already taken place during the IPL about taking over as the head coach of the Indian team. Accordingly, it is understood that 51-year-old Stephen Fleming has not approached the team management about his desire to leave CSK and as usual he wants to extend his tenure as CSK head coach.
Since becoming the head coach of CSK in 2009, Fleming has been regarded as the best T20 coach in the world. Apart from CSK, he coached the Melbourne Stars for Australia’s Big Bash for four years and is also the head coach of Joburg Super Kings in South Africa’s SA20 and Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket in America. Both these teams operate under the management of CSK.
Moreover, he is also working as the head coach of Southern Brae team for England The Hundred series. So he will be very busy this July. Because Major League Cricket and The Hundred League matches are going to be played simultaneously.
No wonder the BCCI is looking at Fleming as the next head coach of the Indian team. Fleming, who has been a focal point in CSK’s success story, has plenty of accolades at home. He was a brilliant captain during his playing days and has shown what consistency he can bring to a team in the IPL.
Known as the longest-serving coach of a team in the IPL, he has guided CSK to five Champions League titles and two Champions League trophies. Also, he has the ability to pick out the best players. Shivam Dube is the best example of that. Besides basic skill-set training, Fleming is also known for his leadership program. It benefits a large number of Indian domestic players.
It is understood that India’s senior players also want a coach with such character and strong technical knowledge. Because it will help the next generation of players who are expected to form the core of the team over the next three years.
If BCCI fails to impress Fleming, it will be interesting to see how it goes. England, Pakistan and South Africa have separate red-ball and white-ball coaches. But, BCCI is still reluctant to go for this approach. Because India does not have two different players in Test, ODI and T20 formats.
Apart from Fleming, other foreign coaches associated with IPL teams are also reluctant to accept the India job. Because they have to travel with the team for 10 months in a year, Indian Express understands. Even Dravid was given time slots. He often got a break from some white-ball series.
Key parameters
BCCI has announced some important parameters for those who want to apply for the post of head coach of Indian men’s cricket team.
– The coach is responsible for building a world-class cricket team. He should help the team achieve consistent success at all levels and formats. Current and future cricketers and partners should inspire the game with their attitude.
– The Head Coach will have overall responsibility for the performance and management of the Indian Men’s team.
- The Head Coach will lead a team of specialist coaches and support staff and will be responsible for defining their jobs, performance and ongoing development.
