BCCI is ready to choose a new head coach for the T20 World Cup 2024. Know the details below; T20 World Cup 2024: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to initiate the search for a new head coach for the men’s team. The current coach Rahul Dravid’s term is concluding in June.
New head coach for the T20 World Cup 2024
Secretary Jay Shah mentioned that Dravid is eligible to apply for the position. The option of hiring a foreign coach is also being considered. Following the appointment of the new head coach, decisions regarding the batting, bowling, and fielding coaches will be made after consultation. It is worth noting that Dravid’s contract was recently extended until the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. It is scheduled to take place in the West Indies and USA starting from June 02.
Impact player issue in IPL 2024
Shah elaborated on the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League. He is emphasizing how it has facilitated aggressive stroke play and enabled teams to achieve high scores. He mentioned that the rule has opened up opportunities for more Indian players to participate in the league. Additionally, Shah indicated that discussions will be held with all stakeholders before making any decision to discontinue the rule. He is emphasizing that it is not a permanent fixture.
Jay Shah dismissed all the rumors
Shah further dismissed the possibility of appointing separate coaches for various formats.Shah dismissed rumors about the return of the Champions League T20. He hinted at the possibility of hosting the next World Test Championship (WTC) final outside of England. Additionally, he announced that all-rounder Hardik Pandya, now in Grade A of Central Contracts. He will participate in white-ball domestic cricket. The BCCI secretary further revealed that details of the domestic cricket setup will be released shortly. The High-Performance Centre at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru will commence operations in August.
