Justin Langer, former opening batsman of the Australian cricket team and head coach of Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing IPL, has shown interest in the post of head coach of the Indian cricket team. It is noteworthy that recently BCCI has issued an advertisement for the post of new head coach. Let us tell you that the tenure of the current head coach Rahul Dravid is ending after the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in June.

It is noteworthy that ever since BCCI has issued an advertisement for this high profile job, there is a lot of discussion about it in the cricket world. Let us tell you that Dravid took over the post of head coach of the Indian team in the year 2021, and since then the team has got a mixed results.

Team India has been able to win only Asia Cup 2023, while it was out of the T20 World Cup 2021 league stage and was the runner-up of World Cup 2023. However, now BCCI is looking for a better and bigger name for this high-profile job of Team India, for which they have already started the search.

Justin Langer gave a big statement

Let us tell you that when Justin Langer was asked about the post of head coach of the Indian cricket team, he was quoted by Times of India as saying – Well, I am curious about it, but I have not thought about it yet. I have deep respect for any international coach because I understand the pressure. But coaching the Indian team would be an extraordinary role. With the amount of talent I have seen in this country, this position would be attractive.

Also, let us tell you that BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has said that if Dravid wants, he can apply for this post again. However, the new coach will be selected only after the advice of the Cricket Advisory Committee.