Gautam Gambhir interviewed by BCCI; Check out other candidates who have applied for coach's job?

Former India openers Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman were interviewed by the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on Tuesday for the national team's head coach position. The interviews, conducted via Zoom, included Gambhir, Raman, and CAC head Ashok Malhotra, along with committee members Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik.

A BCCI source confirmed that Gambhir participated in the interview process. "Yes, Gambhir appeared for the interview with the CAC. One round of discussions happened today. There is another round expected tomorrow," the source said. Gambhir's interview focused on his vision and roadmap for Indian cricket over the next three years, which will include three ICC tournaments across different formats.

Following Gambhir, WV Raman also appeared for his interview via Zoom. Raman's session, lasting around 40 minutes, included a presentation outlining his vision for Indian cricket. The CAC posed initial questions before delving into his detailed roadmap.

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Gambhir as the Front-Runner

Gambhir is believed to be the only candidate who is in contention and the announcement of his name is a mere formality, which could happen in the next 48 hours.

The specifics of his interaction with CAC chairman Malhotra and his colleagues Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik were not immediately known. Both Paranjpe and Naik are based in Mumbai.

The discussion, it is believed, was focussed on the road map he has in mind for the next three years, which will feature three ICC tournaments across formats.

There is an Apex Council meeting on Tuesday evening and it is understood that BCCI secretary Jay Shah will apprise the members of the coach selection process before the final announcement is made.

The CAC is also interviewing a few interested candidates for the North Zone selector's position.

The 42-year-old Gautam Gambhir recently guided Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL trophy as the team's mentor.

Current India coach Rahul Dravid will be stepping down at the end of the team's T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas.

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The side is currently in Barbados for the Super 8 matches after remaining unbeaten in the group league stage. It will take on Afghanistan on Thursday. 

(With PTI inputs)