Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag was once approached for the role of head coach of Team India, as claimed by a BCCI official recently. After India’s loss to Australia in the World Test Championship final, there have been reports of a major overhaul within the team. Calls for a new head coach have been made, as current coach Rahul Dravid has not won any significant trophy since taking over from Ravi Shastri. However, it has now emerged that Sehwag could have been appointed as the head coach during the tenure of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) had he accepted the offer. The job eventually went to Anil Kumble instead.
Sehwag is an experienced cricketer and was one of the most feared openers of his time. He has also played the role of a mentor for the Kings XI Punjab IPL team in the past. The news of Sehwag’s possible appointment as India’s head coach has created a buzz in the Indian cricket fraternity. Fans are curious about how India would have performed under his guidance, given his aggressive playing style and fearless mindset.
It remains to be seen how the BCCI reacts to this latest development, as India continue to search for their next head coach. The team is set to embark on a busy schedule, with important series against England, South Africa, and New Zealand lined up in the near future. With Sehwag’s name now being thrown into the mix, it adds another layer of intrigue to India’s coaching search. Time will tell whether this latest revelation has any impact on the final decision.
