Former BCCI President Anurag Thakur states that he felt humbled when Sourav Ganguly commented on twitter that the former captain wanted him back in the game.
Former Australian bowler Jason Gillespie expressed his views on bagging the position as Head Coach for India which was lying vacant after Anil Kumble resigned.
The Lodha Panel in its recommendation initially wanted a steering committee with GK Pillai, Mohinder Amarnath, Diana Edulji and Anil Kumble.
Anurag Thakur's wish on Sourav Ganguly's birthday made the legendary icon reply back in a manner which clearly hints a desire to see the former president back.
Mr Johri will be returning back to India on July 9, a day before the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will be conducting interviews for the post of India's head coach.
When I initially met Mr Anil Kumble I found him to be slightly reserved, but as the tournament progressed I found him more approachable, Kapil Mishra added.
"Ravi actually was the one (during his tenure as Team Director) under whom the turnaround actually started for the Indian cricket team back in 2014," Gavaskar added.
BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee which includes Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman are set to interview the candidates on July 10 to find Anil Kumble's replacement.
Kapil Malhotra is currently with the team in West Indies and this will be the last assignment of any state unit official as administrative manager.
The selection of a new coach was necessitated following Anil Kumble’s resignation from the job.
An impressive presentation does not make you a good coach. Various things are needed to make a good coach - like man-management skill, situation-understanding skill, says Sourav Ganguly.
The legendary spinner also termed Anil Kumble as one of the finest cricketing brains in the country.
"We will voice our opinion as a Team only when asked by BCCI. I can't pinpoint any specific thing that I want," says Virat Kohli.
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has previously worked in the capacity of the bowling coach of the Indian team.
The 30-year-old has applied for the post of head coach of the Indian team with an aim to "drag an arrogant Virat Kohli on right track".
Anil Kumble had stepped down as India's head coach on June 20 blaming a breakdown in his relationship with captain Virat Kohli.
Anil Kumble had stepped down as India's head coach on June 20, two days after India's humiliating loss against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final.
Sri Lankan legend confirmed on his official Twitter account that he is presently not much interested in any full-time job and would like to concentrate on his current projects with MI and Khulna Titans.
It has always been the case that the captain is more important than the coach. The captain's opinion is given importance even in selection matters because ultimately it is he who has to make the team perform, quips Anurag Thakur.
At BCCI's Special General Meeting in Mumbai, the Anil Kumble-Virat Kohli issue to likely to be discussed in detail along with 'One State One Vote' agenda.
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