Next Indian Coach

[sohum]

Don't forget at that time Zaheer and Ganguly were performing much better than Kaif and Raina and as world cup was getting closer the selectors were not in the situation to take more chances with Kaif and Raina.

and IMO Raina got enough chances to prove himself but he failed.

I'll look up the stats later but I feel that the youngsters that were inducted were not given enough time to get their bearings in the game.

Also, can you imagine anyone supporting a team that didn't have Tendulkar, Ganguly or Dravid, even if their replacements were young, energetic, talented and greedy for success? Even in the hypothetical situation that a younger team would have been better, it just wouldn't fly with Indian fans.

 

[Indyan]

Whatmore or Wright.
Viv Richards is a great player, but he isnt an established coach. India picked Chappel due to his credentials as a player. They made the same mistake with Kapil Dev. I hope they dont commit the same blunder again.

I'll look up the stats later but I feel that the youngsters that were inducted were not given enough time to get their bearings in the game.

I did look up the stats while replying in this thread.

Both Suresh Raina and Kaif have been given ample oppertunities. You seriously think they are going to contribute more than say Saurav?
Since 2006-01-01 Kaif averaged 18.94 from 22 matches. In the same period Raina has played 10 matches and his avg is 16.37. So on what basis you want them back?

Next coming to the bowling lineup. Agarkar has picked up 44 wickets from 33 matches he has played since 2006-01-01. Keep in mind that pitches in India arent exactly the best for a fast bowler. Yet, he has picked up wickets and done his job. Agarkars rpo is 4.67 which isnt too bad either. Unfortunately, we dont have a good benchstrength. We arent australia. We dont have a hussey or clark or hodge or tait or mitchell johnson waiting to get in.

Its not having a team that is young or old. Its about having players that can perform. And at the moment we dont have 16 people who can walk into the team and score at an avg of 35+ under any condition (or for bowlers bowl well against any opposition).
And the BCCI should take the blame for it. After the India's bad performance Power is talking about having a second team which would get international exposure. Heck, we already have a second team - India A - calling it India Blue doesnt make it a new idea. But, BCCI didnt bother to utilise it properly. To make India A play competitive cricket under various conditions.
Next up, India has to get rid of the state system in Ranji. There are just too many teams. In all domestic cricket there should be zonal teams like in Duleep Trophy.

 

[Cricketman]

Yeah, I'll have to wait before the shortlisting. If Wright wants the job again i'd have to vote for him, Viv would be alright again. Cultures are similar as well
@World Champions, correct me if i'm wrong but aren't you an Indian yourself? "They" is quite wierd when talking about your own race lol...

 

[pal]

Bring on Richards. He played with the mental grit and toughness that the Indian players lack currently. Even though Whatmore might be more experienced, I think Richards would be the perfect fit for the Indian team right now.

 

[SaiSrini]

Among the people in the poll, I would go for three of them - Viv, Whatmore and Patil (in preference of order).

Vivian Richards can bring in the mental toughness that the team so seriously needs. Dav Whatmore has been a truly successful coach, having coached Sri Lanka to World Cup victory and now he has taken Bangladesh into the Super Eights of the current World Cup.

Sandeep Patil took Kenya to the semifinal of the 2003 world cup, and is a tough guy too!

among the ones not mentioned, I would say Tom Moody can be considered again (since his contract with SL is coming to an end). Dravid, Sachin and Kumble wanted Moody. It was Saurav who wanted Chappell and the rest as they say is infamous history!

lets see who takes over. i have a sneaky feeling gavaskar might be the interim coach for the bangladesh tour with the board taking more time to appoint a new coach!

 

[Indyan]

Bring on Richards. He played with the mental grit and toughness that the Indian players lack currently. Even though Whatmore might be more experienced, I think Richards would be the perfect fit for the Indian team right now.

He doesnt have any experience as a coach. Thats why I am weary of him.
Chappel was also very tough. Look what his toughness did to the team. I know a lot of people are supporting Viv now because of his supportive comments. But, at one time Chappel had helped out Ganguly and was his supporter.
Gavaskar should make an excellent coach. He is an Indian and knows the culture. He is also very cunning and smart - not to mention tough and courageous.
If he is willing to accept the job he should be the coach. But, currently he has a position with the ICC and also a contract with ESPN-STAR.

 

[anandbatra]

Gavaskar won't become the coach. Why not Narayana Murthy? The old man isn't doing anything after creating a world top 7 IT services company. We do need a mentor, don't we?

On a more serious note, I think it is time to kick out people who say Patil shouldn't be the coach. If Sachin has problems with the coach chosen by the board, then he can go and do his advertisements. A much better player i.e. Amol Muzumdar will happily take his place. Similarly, if Gang(remove g and replace with d)uly has a problem, then he can happily control his family business. If Sehwag has a problem, then he can happily go back to his hell hole and suck money from his multi-millionaire father-in-law.

Basically, it's time to tame down these stars. They should be shown the reality. They are starts just because the BCCI let them be stars.

Seriosuly, I get pissed off such cricketers, who haven't done anything for the last five years, and try to have a say in matters, in which they shouldn't even be allowed to open their dirty holes.

But, then, this is the BCCI that we are talking about. I'm sure we'll see someone who the players want. NOTHING will improve in Indian cricket, if this happens. Tendulkar should stop talking too much, and should concentrate on his batting. He should have NO say on who the coach should be.

What's wrong with Patil, I may ask?

 

[Indyan]

Players should have a say in the selection of Coach. But, the ultimate decision should be made by BCCI.

 

[aussie1st]

Sir Vivian Richards gives some good advice to teams in his articles and of course a great player.

 

[SaiSrini]

Ravi Shastri - Cricket Manager
Robin Singh - Fielding Coach
Venkatesh Prasad - Bowling Coach

Rahul Dravid and the BCCI have possibly made a potential "super coaching team" for Indian cricket.

Robin Singh is a very good fielder and places prime emphasis on fitness. Venkatesh Prasad is a qualified and trained coach and can help the team out with the bowling. He is also a low profile guy unlike someone like Srinath or Kapil Dev or Wasim Akram. Same with Robin Singh too.

Ravi Shastri as the manager will be good too. He has represented the players in front of the BCCI before in the issue of player contracts. This shows that he enjoys good relation with the players (mostly seniors; juniors cant have problems with people).

This is just for the Bangladesh tour. If this team continues for a longer time (may be replace Shastri with a more specialized coach for batting, just for the juniors), then the team can benefit tremendously. I feel had Chappell had this team of Robin Singh and Venkatesh Prasad, he might have done better!

 

[icyman]

Gavaskar won't become the coach. Why not Narayana Murthy? The old man isn't doing anything after creating a world top 7 IT services company. We do need a mentor, don't we?


What's wrong with Patil, I may ask?

How about Dale Carnegie ?

Nothing wrong with Sandeep Patil.It seems he just doesnt get along well with the senior brass.But,I think he ought to be given a chance.