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The search for Team India’s next head coach ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup is on. While big names like VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble are in the mix, regular cricket fans are getting a shot at the spotlight by applying for the job of coaching the men’s senior cricket team. Surprising, isn’t it? Just after the BCCI put out a call for applicants from all corners of the country, cricket fans have gone wild, flooding the open-to-all Google Forms faster than a sixer in the last over.
Social media is flooded with screenshots of form submissions, peppered with witty remarks as fans dream of donning the coaching cap. “Submitted my application, cannot wait to coach Team India,” chuckled one hopeful applicant. “Submitted my application form. Hopefully under my expert coaching and guidance, India lifts the 2027 World Cup in South Africa,” chimed in another optimist, while a third exclaimed, “Just applied for head coach of Indian team. Wish me luck. P.S: who tf invites job applications via google forms.”
Submitted my application form ✅Hopefully under my expert coaching and guidance, India lifts the 2027 World Cup in South Africa. pic.twitter.com/lbyeld6hWo
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) May 13, 2024
Submitted my application, cannot wait to coach Team India pic.twitter.com/5E6R07cTVY— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) May 13, 2024
Just applied for head coach of Indian team. Wish me luckP.S: who tf invites job applications via google forms pic.twitter.com/QqliFq3PWg— Abhay Nayak (@abhaynayak100) May 14, 2024
The fourth declared, “I just applied for the India head coach position! Wish me luck and love. If I get the job, I promise we’ll win the CT, World Cup, T20I WC, WTC, and beat Australia in every final. Plus, I’ll make sure our fans get free biryani and burgers after every tournament win and mandatory dance-offs after final wins.”
I just applied for the India head coach position! Wish me luck and love. If I get the job, I promise we’ll win the CT, World Cup, T20I WC, WTC, and beat Australia in every final. Plus, I’ll make sure our fans get free biryani and burgers after every tournament win and mandatory… pic.twitter.com/8nSfVpSm8W— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_) May 14, 2024
Meanwhile, according to the BCCI’s announcement, the deadline for applications is May 27, 2024. “The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates,” the BCCI revealed. Plus, the ideal candidate should be “willing to meet work expectations and pressures associated with handling marquee athletes.”
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In related news, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced that Rahul Dravid’s tenure as India’s head coach will conclude after the upcoming T20 World Cup. Dravid will coach the team for the tournament, after which he will need to reapply for the position. The board is also open to considering foreign coaches to lead the men’s cricket team.
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