Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin langer has not ruled out throwing his hat in the ring to be Rahul Dravid's successor. Dravid's contract as the head coach of the&nbsp;men's senior national team expires after the T20 World Cup and BCCI has invited applications from prospective candidates for the position.

Langer said he was "curious" about the head coach position, adding that it would be an extraordinary role, in an interview with Times of India.&nbsp;

“Well, I am curious. I’ve never ever thought about it. I have deep respect for any international coach because I understand the pressure, but coaching the Indian team would be an extraordinary role. From what I’ve seen with the amount of talent I’ve seen in this country, it would be fascinating,” Langer was quoted as saying by the publication.&nbsp;

“I went straight from playing to coaching – as an assistant coach, which is the best coach job in the world. You work about two hours a day, everyone’s your best friend, and you’ve got no accountability. Then you become head coach, oh man, then you work about 16 hours a day. No one likes you. And you’ve got 100% accountability!" he added.

Prior to being LSG&nbsp;coach, Langer served as Australia's men's team head coach for nearly four years. He took the job in the aftermath of the Sandpaper Gate with the Australian team in turmoil.

Although Australia lost the home Test series to India twice in his tenure, Langer managed to correct the ship and guided the team to 2021 T20 World Cup win whilst retaining the Ashes on two separate occasions viz. 2019 and 2021.&nbsp;

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<h2>BCCI invites applications</h2>

BCCI on Monday (May 13) invited applications for the head coach job. The CV's must be&nbsp;submitted by "6 pm IST on May 27, 2024," the BCCI said in a statement.&nbsp;Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, also cleared that there will be no split coaching duties.&nbsp;

"We are looking for a long-term coach for three years," Shah had said last week. "There is no precedent of different coaches for different formats in Indian cricket. Besides, we have a number of all-format players. Ultimately, it will be the Cricket Advisory Committee's (CAC) call. I have to implement what they decide," said Shah.&nbsp;

Dravid would be eligible to re-apply for the post as his tenure wouldn't be automatically extended.

"We cannot determine whether the new coach will be Indian or foreign. It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body," Shah added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin langer has not ruled out throwing his hat in the ring to be Rahul Dravid's successor. Dravid's contract as the head coach of the men's senior national team expires after the T20 World Cup and BCCI has invited applications from prospective candidates for the position.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin langer has not ruled out throwing his hat in the ring to be Rahul Dravid's successor. Dravid's contract as the head coach of the men's senior national team expires after the T20 World Cup and BCCI has invited applications from prospective candidates for the position. Langer said he was "curious" about the head coach position, adding that it would be an extraordinary role, in an interview with Times of India. “Well, I am curious. I’ve never ever thought about it. I have deep respect for any international coach because I understand the pressure, but coaching the Indian team would be an extraordinary role. From what I’ve seen with the amount of talent I’ve seen in this country, it would be fascinating,” Langer was quoted as saying by the publication. “I went straight from playing to coaching – as an assistant coach, which is the best coach job in the world. You work about two hours a day, everyone’s your best friend, and you’ve got no accountability. Then you become head coach, oh man, then you work about 16 hours a day. No one likes you. And you’ve got 100% accountability!" he added. Prior to being LSG coach, Langer served as Australia's men's team head coach for nearly four years. He took the job in the aftermath of the Sandpaper Gate with the Australian team in turmoil. Although Australia lost the home Test series to India twice in his tenure, Langer managed to correct the ship and guided the team to 2021 T20 World Cup win whilst retaining the Ashes on two separate occasions viz. 2019 and 2021. Also read | Rahul Dravid unlikely to reapply for India’s head coach position – Reports BCCI invites applications BCCI on Monday (May 13) invited applications for the head coach job. The CV's must be submitted by "6 pm IST on May 27, 2024," the BCCI said in a statement. Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, also cleared that there will be no split coaching duties. "We are looking for a long-term coach for three years," Shah had said last week. "There is no precedent of different coaches for different formats in Indian cricket. Besides, we have a number of all-format players. Ultimately, it will be the Cricket Advisory Committee's (CAC) call. I have to implement what they decide," said Shah. Dravid would be eligible to re-apply for the post as his tenure wouldn't be automatically extended. "We cannot determine whether the new coach will be Indian or foreign. It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body," Shah added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘It would be...’: Justin Langer on becoming coach of Indian men’s cricket team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to release an advertisement for a new head coach for the senior men's team, as disclosed by the board secretary Jay Shah in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 8). It is to be noted that Rahul Dravid -- the current head coach -- accepted the offer to extend his original contract till June this year. Hence, his contract will expire after the end of India's campaign in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and the USA.

<h2>'If Dravid wants to apply, he is free to do so'</h2>

"Rahul's tenure is only up to June. So if he wants to apply, he is free to do so," the BCCI secretary said. Meanwhile other members of the coaching staff -- such as batting, bowling, and fielding coaches -- will be decided after consultation with the new coach.

Notably, Shah did not rule out the possibility of recruiting a foreign coach and left the issue open-ended.

"We cannot determine whether the new coach will be Indian or foreign. It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body," the BCCI official said, indicating that the board is not likely to consider different coaches for different formats, a system adopted by boards such as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in recent times.

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Shah added, "That decision will also be made by the CAC. There are many all-format players, like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant, among others. Moreover, there is no precedent for such a situation in India."

The BCCI secretary has confirmed that the new coach will serve for a long term, for an initial period of three years at least.

Dravid took the coaching job in late 2021, succeeding Ravi Shastri.

Under him, India reached the WTC final in 2023 and the ODI World Cup final later that year. India also reached the semifinals of the 2022 T20 World Cup and will be desperate to end their ICC-trophy drought in the next edition of the marquee event.&nbsp;

Irrespective of his next move, Dravid will be eager to sign off his current term on a high, leading India to their second T20 WC triumph in the 2024 edition in June.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to release an advertisement for a new head coach for the senior men's team, as disclosed by the board secretary Jay Shah in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 8).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to release an advertisement for a new head coach for the senior men's team, as disclosed by the board secretary Jay Shah in Mumbai on Wednesday (May 8). It is to be noted that Rahul Dravid -- the current head coach -- accepted the offer to extend his original contract till June this year. Hence, his contract will expire after the end of India's campaign in the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and the USA. 'If Dravid wants to apply, he is free to do so' "Rahul's tenure is only up to June. So if he wants to apply, he is free to do so," the BCCI secretary said. Meanwhile other members of the coaching staff -- such as batting, bowling, and fielding coaches -- will be decided after consultation with the new coach. Notably, Shah did not rule out the possibility of recruiting a foreign coach and left the issue open-ended. "We cannot determine whether the new coach will be Indian or foreign. It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body," the BCCI official said, indicating that the board is not likely to consider different coaches for different formats, a system adopted by boards such as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in recent times. Also read: IPL 2024: We're managing his workload, Stephen Fleming comments on MS Dhoni's status in CSK Playing XI Shah added, "That decision will also be made by the CAC. There are many all-format players, like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant, among others. Moreover, there is no precedent for such a situation in India." The BCCI secretary has confirmed that the new coach will serve for a long term, for an initial period of three years at least. Dravid took the coaching job in late 2021, succeeding Ravi Shastri. Under him, India reached the WTC final in 2023 and the ODI World Cup final later that year. India also reached the semifinals of the 2022 T20 World Cup and will be desperate to end their ICC-trophy drought in the next edition of the marquee event. Irrespective of his next move, Dravid will be eager to sign off his current term on a high, leading India to their second T20 WC triumph in the 2024 edition in June.

BCCI to release advertisement for new Team India coach as Rahul Dravid's extended tenure nears end

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that new head coach Rahul Dravid's extensive expertise in the longer format would help the Test squad improve as a team.

Following a thrashing T20I series triumph over New Zealand, India, coached by Dravid, will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series beginning on Thursday. According to Pujara, Dravid, who has played 164 Tests for India, would provide valuable mentoring to the young guns.

"After the WTC we all were hurt but we came back strongly in England and we played very good cricket. Now the team is back together, confident and new coach Rahul bhai is there,"&nbsp;Pujara&nbsp;said&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;virtual&nbsp;news&nbsp;conference.

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"That will help most of the players, especially the young players, who have worked with Rahul bhai during the Under-19 and India A series."

"And even someone like us, who are experienced players. I have played with Rahul bhai and worked with Rahul bhai during the A series. All of us are looking for his guidance. The amount of experience he has as a player and coach that will help the team," he added.

Pujara is unconcerned about the New Zealand pace attack since he previously withstood it in 2017. "We have our strategies prepared against Neil Wagner and we have also played him in 2017, so we know how he bowls in Indian conditions so we will plan accordingly," Pujara added.

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The India hitter is an important gear in the Indian team's batting wheel, but he has yet to achieve a Test century in recent years.

"I have been scoring runs, the 50s, 80s or 90s. I've not scored a ton but I am not worried about it as long as I keep batting well and contributing to the team`s total. My focus is giving best for the team," he signed off.

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that new head coach Rahul Dravid's extensive expertise in the longer format would help the Test squad improve as a team. Following a thrashing T20I series triumph over New Zealand, India, coached by Dravid, will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series beginning on Thursday.

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes that new head coach Rahul Dravid's extensive expertise in the longer format would help the Test squad improve as a team. Following a thrashing T20I series triumph over New Zealand, India, coached by Dravid, will play New Zealand in a two-match Test series beginning on Thursday. According to Pujara, Dravid, who has played 164 Tests for India, would provide valuable mentoring to the young guns. "After the WTC we all were hurt but we came back strongly in England and we played very good cricket. Now the team is back together, confident and new coach Rahul bhai is there," Pujara said at the virtual news conference. ALSO READ: Mayank or Gill? Cheteshwar Pujara reveals which Indian batter will be in playing XI for 1st Test vs NZ "That will help most of the players, especially the young players, who have worked with Rahul bhai during the Under-19 and India A series." "And even someone like us, who are experienced players. I have played with Rahul bhai and worked with Rahul bhai during the A series. All of us are looking for his guidance. The amount of experience he has as a player and coach that will help the team," he added. Pujara is unconcerned about the New Zealand pace attack since he previously withstood it in 2017. "We have our strategies prepared against Neil Wagner and we have also played him in 2017, so we know how he bowls in Indian conditions so we will plan accordingly," Pujara added. ALSO READ: KL Rahul ruled out of NZ Tests due to injury, Suryakumar Yadav named replacement The India hitter is an important gear in the Indian team's batting wheel, but he has yet to achieve a Test century in recent years. "I have been scoring runs, the 50s, 80s or 90s. I've not scored a ton but I am not worried about it as long as I keep batting well and contributing to the team`s total. My focus is giving best for the team," he signed off.

Rahul Dravid's experience will help India recover after WTC final loss: Cheteshwar Pujara