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Former Zimbabwe Cricketer and RCB head coach Andy Flower revealed that he hasn’t applied for the position of the India Head Coach nor does he intend to apply for the role. Notably, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is seeking applications for the role of head coach of the national side with Rahul Dravid’s tenure ending after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
There are a few foreign cricketers who are being considered as the front-runners for the much-coveted position and hence, Flower was also asked about his interest in the role. The 56-year-old revealed that he isn’t looking to take up the job and is content with his involvement in franchise leagues at the moment.
“I have not applied and I would not be applying for the job. I am happy with my involvement in the franchise league at the moment. I am really enjoying it. It is fascinating stuff and I have worked with some amazing organisations and I am happy with that at the moment,” said Flower in the post-match press conference after RCB’s loss against LSG in the Eliminator game of IPL 2024.
Flower’s successful tenure as England coach
Notably, Flower served as the head coach for England from 2009-2014 and had a successful stint with the side. He coached Three Lions to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2010, with four Ashes wins which also saw them climb to the top of the ICC Test rankings in 2011. The former Zimbabwe cricketer also coached Trent Rockets to a title win in ‘The Hundred’ in 2022.
Meanwhile, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been also approached by the BCCI for the head coach role. However, the legendary cricketer is unlikely to take up the job as he revealed that he intends to spend more time with his family.
Apart from him, former Australia cricketer and head coach Justin Langer, former New Zealand skipper and current CSK head coach Stephen Fleming and former India opener Gautam Gambhir have been also reportedly approached by the Indian Cricket board for the role.
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