File photograph of Virender Sehwag© AFP
The Indian cricket group discovered a brand new coach within the type of Gautam Gambhir after Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended, with a triumphant T20 World Cup 2024 marketing campaign. Although Gambhir does not have teaching expertise with state or Ranji groups, he did very nicely whereas mentoring Lucknow Tremendous Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders within the final three years. Gambhir, nevertheless, did not have a lot competitors for the Workforce India head coach job, with solely WV Raman competing with him. Many names had been linked with the place left vacant by Rahul Dravid however most weren’t eager. Former India star Virender Sehwag has defined why.
Giving his personal instance, Sehwag mentioned that he is not eager to take up that function both however stays desirous about taking over an identical function with an IPL franchise.
“Not with the Indian cricket group, but when the IPL presents me with a training alternative, I can certainly take a look at it. If I change into India’s head coach, then I will should return to the identical routine which I went via for 15 years. Taking part in for the Indian group requires you to remain on the street 8-9 months a yr. My youngsters are 14 and 16, they usually want me. Each play cricket for Delhi.
“One is a gap batter and the opposite an off-spinner. I would like to assist them with cricket and spend time. If I change into the India head coach, staying away from them could be my greatest problem. I will be unable to present time to my kids. However sure, if there’s a coach or mentor function obtainable within the IPL, I can take it up,” Sehwag mentioned in a chat with Amar Ujala.
Even Rahul Dravid has been linked with a return to his former franchise Rajasthan Royals as a mentor when the IPL 2025 season begins. With IPL lasting simply 2-3 months yearly, retired stars may give the T20 match a while because the Indian group job requires about 10 months of dedication yearly.
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