'Nobody approached any former Australian cricketer': Jay Shah's shocking reply to Ponting, Langer turning down Indian head coach offer

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has issued clarification that the cricket board or anyone has not approached any former Australian cricketer for India's coach role. Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer and former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting who currently coaches Delhi Capitals revealed earlier that they had held talks about the coaching role of the Indian cricket team, but turned it down due to hectic schedule and pressure.

With Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure coming to an end the cricket board is looking for a new coach. Both Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting are making headlines that the cricket board has approached them to join the Indian team following the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. 

Jay Shah's response to Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer

“Neither I nor the BCCI have approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer. The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said in a statement. “Finding the right coach for our national team is a meticulous and thorough process. We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have risen through the ranks. It’s crucial that our coach has an in-depth knowledge of our domestic cricket framework to truly elevate Team India to the next level," said Jay Shah.

 

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 “When we talk about international cricket, no role is more prestigious than that of the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team. Team India commands the largest fan base globally, enjoying support that is truly unrivalled. Our rich history, passion for the game make this one of the most lucrative jobs in the world. The role demands a high level of professionalism as one gets to nurture some of the best cricketers in the world and an assembly line of talented cricketers to follow. Catering to the aspirations of a billion fans is a huge honour and the BCCI will pick the right candidate, capable of propelling Indian cricket forward" added Jay Shah.

 

Ricky Ponting on head coach role

 

Earlier, Ponting told ICC that he would love to coach India but it does not fit into his lifestyle right now. The Australia great was in India with his family during his IPL stint with Delhi Capitals. 

 

“A national head coach is a 10 or 11-month of the year job, and as much as I’d like to do it, it just doesn’t fit into my lifestyle right now and the things that I really enjoy doing,” Ponting told ICC

 

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