Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday stated Gautam Gambhir can be a “good coach” for the nationwide cricket workforce if he has utilized for the job as his “starvation and fervour” was evident within the recently-concluded IPL.
Talking at an occasion in Mumbai, Ganguly additionally gave his views on India’s probabilities within the upcoming T20 World Cup.
The previous BCCI President stated he’s in favour of the nationwide workforce having an Indian coach since there’s sufficient expertise within the nation.
“I’m in favour of an Indian coach as a result of we’ve huge expertise in our nation, enormously high-skilled gamers who’ve performed wonders for Indian cricket and really rightfully they need to be part of the system,” Ganguly stated.
On whether or not the extensively perceived front-runner Gambhir can be appropriate for the place, Ganguly had a question of his personal at first.
“…has he utilized? I actually don’t know as a result of first he has to use after which solely he’ll get the job…I feel (Might) twenty seventh was the final date of software,” Ganguly stated.
“Clearly, BCCI has the suitable to increase it (the deadline) as properly. If he applies and if he desires it, and I say if he applies and if he desires it, he shall be an excellent candidate,” he stated.
The 51-year-old stated Gambhir’s successful perspective as IPL champion Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor was there for all to see this 12 months.
“If Gambhir applies — you may see it on TV — he labored for KKR this 12 months. I used to be with Delhi (Capitals), you may see the starvation, the eagerness and the wish to win and I shall be pleased if he applies and if the board decides to provide him the job, I feel he is an efficient candidate,” Ganguly stated.
India’s head coach place will fall vacant after Rahul Dravid steps down on the finish of the workforce’s T20 World Cup marketing campaign within the Americas.
Just a few days in the past, BCCI secretary Jay Shah additionally hinted that an Indian coach can be most popular.
“We’re targeted on figuring out people who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket construction and have risen by way of the ranks,” Shah had stated.
India robust contenders for T20WC
Ganguly additionally stated India’s likelihood is “excellent” within the T20 World Cup however the workforce ought to play with “freedom”. The occasion, to be collectively hosted by the USA and the West Indies, will get underway on Saturday.
“…play with out concern and simply maintain hitting. There’s huge expertise, (that is) a workforce which has (Virat) Kohli, Rohit (Sharma), Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), (Rishabh) Pant, (Shivam) Dubey, (Hardik) Pandya, (Ravindra) Jadeja, Axar (Patel), (Jasprit) Bumrah, Sanju (Samson),” he stated when requested about India’s probabilities.
“That’s why I say everyone seems to be able to successful it for India and the one approach they may do it’s (in the event that they) simply play with freedom.
“Play with that additional batsman and hit from the primary ball, hit until you need to defend (and) play just like the final ball,” he added.
Ganguly backed the pair of Rohit and Kohli to open for India.
“It’s Virat and Rohit, each ought to open. Virat has been in large contact within the IPL, he is a good participant,” he stated.
The previous opener stated the drop-in pitches introduced from Adelaide within the USA leg of the World Cup needs to be batting-friendly.
“I’m very eager to see how the circumstances are within the US. (The Nassau County Cricket Stadium is a) new floor, new stadium. I do know there have been drop in pitches from Adelaide.
“The ICC has spent some huge cash to herald the drop-in pitches to America,” he stated.
“(The) drop-in pitches are usually excellent, very batting pleasant. They usually don’t change a lot over a time frame as a result of they’re totally different from pure pitches. So we expect the pitches to be excellent,” he added.
Ganguly stated India are superior to Pakistan however the arch-rivals will pose a troublesome problem within the T20 format when the 2 sides conflict on June 9.
“Our file towards Pakistan has been very, excellent over a protracted time frame. Within the T20 format, in all probability Pakistan is extra harmful in comparison with 50-overs (format). We beat them in Ahmedabad once they got here to India and we beat them simply.
“India is superior and in the event that they play properly, in the event that they play freely and I maintain saying the phrase ‘freely’ on a regular basis as a result of (in) the final World Cup in Australia, I don’t suppose we performed freely,” he stated.
“Simply put all of the cobwebs behind. Don’t fear about successful or dropping. Don’t take into consideration successful the World Cup. Simply go and play each recreation,” he added.