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Justin Langer has commented on reports that the BCCI has contacted him regarding the position of head coach for the Indian cricket team. Langer acknowledged the prestige of the role and its associated challenges. He expressed his uncertainty about his availability to commit to the demanding schedule of the Indian team, suggesting a desire for a break after his tenure with the Australian cricket team. Langer also highlighted the immense pressure involved in coaching the Indian team and hinted at the possibility of other candidates being better suited for the job at this time.

Mumbai Indians’ captain, Hardik Pandya, has been banned for one match and fined ₹30 lakh by the BCCI for maintaining a slow over rate in their last match of IPL 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants. This means Pandya will not be able to play in the first match of next season for MI. The ban is a result of it being Pandya’s third over rate offense this season, and is a major setback for the all-rounder and his team.

The hunt for Team India’s next head coach is underway, following the announcement of Rahul Dravid’s departure after the T20 World Cup. Amidst speculations, Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain and current Delhi Capitals coach, has emerged as a potential candidate to lead the Indian cricket team. However, Ponting’s past concerns regarding time constraints and his young family could pose obstacles in his appointment. The BCCI, having warmed up to the idea of an overseas coach, has reportedly approached Ponting, but whether he will accept the role remains uncertain.

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has criticized the Indian Premier League (IPL) schedule, arguing that it hinders India’s preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. With England’s players unavailable for the IPL 2024 playoffs due to T20 World Cup commitments, Singh believes the BCCI should prioritize national team training camps ahead of major tournaments. India, who have not won an ICC trophy since 2013, begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 5 in a tough Group A that includes Pakistan. Singh urged the BCCI to follow the England Cricket Board’s template of providing the national team with 4-5 matches against top teams like England or Australia in preparation for the tournament.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites applications for the role of Men’s Senior Cricket Team Head Coach. 

Current head coach Rahul Dravid may reapply if he wishes to extend his tenure. 

The selection process entails a comprehensive application review, interviews, and assessments of shortlisted candidates. 

The BCCI seeks a long-term coach for a three-year term. 

The appointment will be for all formats and not specific to any particular format.

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns and called for severe action against foreign players who leave the Indian Premier League (IPL) early for national duties. Gavaskar believes that these players are letting down the franchises that invest heavily in their participation and emphasized the need for IPL teams to deduct salaries and the BCCI to penalize the respective cricket boards.

Post the T20 World Cup this year, Rahul Dravid’s position as Team India’s head coach may be in jeopardy. If Dravid wishes to stay on after the World Cup, he will have to go through the selection process like any other candidate. This decision was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who stated that Dravid’s contract will end and he will have to reapply if he wants to continue in the role. The BCCI is seeking a long-term coach for a three-year term. While there is no precedent for India to have different coaches for different formats, the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will ultimately decide on this matter. Shah emphasized that even a foreign coach is a possibility if recommended by the CAC. The last foreign coach for Indian cricket was Duncan Fletcher, after whom Indian cricket has been under the guidance of former Indian cricketers.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to increase the gap between Ranji Trophy matches in the upcoming season to address concerns raised by players regarding fatigue. This decision was made after a four-member committee, including Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Ajit Agarkar, and Abey Kuruvilla, submitted recommendations for improving domestic cricket. The committee also suggested eliminating the toss in the U-23 CK Nayudu Trophy and allowing the visiting team to choose whether to bat or bowl first. These recommendations will be presented to the apex council for approval, according to BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. The BCCI has planned to kick off the domestic season with the four-team Duleep Trophy, followed by the Irani Cup and Ranji Trophy. Ranji Trophy matches will begin in October instead of January, as requested by players. The season will include a break after the first five league matches to accommodate the T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day competition. The final two Ranji league matches and knockout stages will be played after that. To enhance competition in domestic games, the BCCI will experiment with new rules in U-23 matches, which will be considered for implementation at the Ranji Trophy level. These include eliminating the toss and introducing a new points system that awards points for first-innings batting and bowling performances, first-innings lead, and outright wins. The BCCI will also consider weather conditions when creating the schedule to minimize disruptions in matches played in the North Zone.

Rahul Dravid’s second stint as head coach of the Indian cricket team will conclude after the upcoming T20 World Cup. Dravid had agreed to stay on after India’s loss in the final of last year’s home ODI World Cup, but it is unlikely that he will reapply when the BCCI opens the search for a long-term head coach. The BCCI is considering the idea of split coaching, given the heavy workload in the next three years, which includes two ODI World events and the 2026 T20 World Cup at home. However, BCCI secretary Jay Shah did not sound enthusiastic about this idea.

Harsha Rana, the Kolkata Knight Riders pacer, now thinks twice before dealing with the BCCI, following his recent run-ins with the board. Rana was suspended for one match and fined 100% of his match fees for sending off Delhi Capitals batter Abishek Porel, leading him to request his coach, Chandrakant Pandit, not to speak to the BCCI about scheduling during a flight diversion due to inclement weather. Rana’s request stems from his earlier fine of 60% of his match fees for giving a flying kiss to Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Mayank Agarwal. Despite his recent disciplinary issues, Rana has been in top form for KKR, emerging as their joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Sunil Narine with 14 strikes.