‘Have to be a little careful’: Former Indian Cricketer Aakash Chopra

Aakash Addresses Issue With Gambhir Becoming the New Head Coach: As India’s team coach position needs to be filled, there is a lot of buzz going around as Rahul Dravid’s tenure comes to an end after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 which is scheduled to be held on West Indies and USA.

The last date for submission of applications is May 27. BCCI board has suggested Gautham Ghambir but the Former Indian Cricketer in his team opposes it.

‘Have to be a little careful’: Former Indian Cricketer Aakash Chopra

When BCCI taught Gauthan Gambhir will be potential for this head coach position. But Gautham Gambhir former Delhi state teammate has addressed how Gautam Gambhir’s appointment as the Indian head coach might not be the best of moves.

Aakash Chopra speaking on his YouTube channel said,

“Not a bad choice, there is no doubt about that, because he is a straightforward person. He knows how to manage and build a team. I rate him high when it comes to the auction. However, there will be no auction for the Indian team.

Gautam Gambhir – the coach, Very strong personality. When there is a transition, a new captain is coming, then yes. However, if the team has a lot of seniors already, I will be a little wary because Gauti’s style of working is almost like a strict father.

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When the father is strict, the children have to be a little careful.”

“When you have very senior players in the team, you are looking for a big brother who keeps his hand on their shoulders and doesn’t try to impose himself. With Gautam, that’s not going to happen.

It’s very simple with him. My way or the highway. When it’s ‘my way’ then every time, especially when seniors are there, things may not always fall your way. You can do that with young players. That is what I feel,” he added.

BCCI Selection Criteria

Look at the Minimum requirements for BCCI Head Coach Selection Criteria

• The applicant should have played 30 Tests or 50 ODIs; or
• The applicant is from a full-member Test-playing nation. He should have represented his side for at least two years; or
• The applicant should have been head coach of an Associate member nation/Indian Premier League (IPL) team or an international T20 league/First-class team/national A team, for a minimum period of three years; or
• The applicant should have BCCI Level 3 Certification or equivalent. Also, the applicant should be below 60 years of age.