5 former cricketers who might take up India's head coach position

This definitely has to be one of the most disappointing and diabolical weeks for all Indian cricket lovers. Beginning with the humiliating loss to Pakistan in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy to Anil Kumble stepping down as the head coach of Indian cricket after having accepted in public that the captain was not happy with his “Way of coaching”, nothing went right in the last few days.

Kumble posted a letter on his Instagram and Twitter profiles where he explained the reasons behind him not extending his contract and a thank you to all those who’ve supported him. He clearly mentioned that the BCCI did try to resolve the altercation between the captain Virat Kohli and Kumble, but the latter opted to move on as the matter didn’t resolve.

What happened has happened and we’ll have to look forward. With the West Indies series approaching, India might as well play without a coach and Sanjay Bangar might play the role of an Interim till a full-time coach is appointed.

There is a possibility that Sanjay Bangar himself might get the full-time role, but the chances are very remote. Here’s a list of 5 former cricketers, who applied for the post earlier this month and might as well end up as the head coach of India, probably after the West Indies series.

#5 Lalchand Rajput

Former Indian cricketer Lalchand Rajput is one amongst those 10 people(approximate) who applied for the head coach job. He is currently the coach of Afghanistan’s International side and they’ve pulled off some amazing results under Rajput.

One of the reasons why Rajput is a contender for to get this post is his experience. He was the team manager for India in the 2007 ICC World T20, which India won by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the final. He took charge of various IPL teams as the head coach for Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab. Lalchand Rajput’s experience is invaluable, but having said that, it will be really surprising if he’s appointed.