NCA new head? Laxman in line to replace Dravid, Kumble eyed as backup

NCA New Head – Laxman or Kumble? BCCI’s 1st choice Laxman, Anil Kumble will be approached only if VVS refuses – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are on the look out for a new head for the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. The incumbent chief Rahul Dravid is all set to take over as the head coach of the Indian cricket team. BCCI has approached VVS Laxman for the role & according to the sources if Laxman declines the offer BCCI is likely to approach Anil Kumble to head the NCA – Follow all Cricket Updates on InsideSport.in

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NCA New Head? BCCI’s 1st choice Laxman, Anil Kumble will be approached only if VVS refuses

NCA New Head – Laxman or Kumble? The issue BCCI face is that BCCI had released an advertisement for the post of National Cricket Academy head in the month of August.

The deadline to apply for the post finished on 18th August. Dravid was the only candidate who had applied for the post. Now Dravid showing interest in the Indian Coach post, BCCI will have to redo the entire process.

According to the available information, BCCI has approached VVS Laxman for the role. But the former India batsman hasn’t shown much interest. Reason, he has to shift his base from Hyderabad to Bengaluru to take up the role.

Laxman is yet to give any firm reply on the offer. Sources in BCCI says that in-case Laxamn refuses to take up the role, current coach of the Punjab Kings Anil Kumble is likely to be approached for the role.

Will Kumble leave Punjab Kings to join NCA? Kumble stays in Bengaluru and can be suitable candidate for the post. InsideSport tried reaching out to the former India spinner – but could not get any reply.

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NCA New Head? BCCI’s 1st choice Laxman, Anil Kumble will be approached only if VVS refuses

Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid has formally applied for the role of Team India coach, after being convinced by the BCCI to take up the job. Dravid had initially been reluctant to take over the reins of the Indian team from Ravi Shastri but was convinced to give the mantle of NCA’s head and take the job. Paras Mhambrey, who worked alongside Dravid on India’s developmental sides, is set to become the bowling coach replacing Bharat Arun.

India’s likely Coaching Staff Post World Cup

Head Coach – Rahul Dravid
Bowling Coach – Paras Mhambrey
Fielding Coach – Ajay Ratra or Abhay Sharma
Batting Coach – Vikram Rathour

Rahul Dravid Salary: InsideSport had earlier revealed the salary offered to Dravid for the role of coach for the Indian team. Dravid will draw 10 Crore per annum salary for the role. To start with, he will be given a two-year contract till the 2023 World Cup in India along with his support staff.

The BCCI are yet to decide on the next fielding coach to replace the outgoing R Sridhar. Abhay Sharma, who has formed Dravid’s core team over the last six years, is interested while former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra too has applied for the post.

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