5 cricketers who can be India's next head coach

Indian cricket is one of the most followed brands around. There has always been a constant emphasis on results no matter the time of the year, series, or major tournament. Similar to how it is with the selection of players in relation to various formats' squads, the appointment of the head coach is treated with equal if not higher priority. 

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is currently the head coach of India. He was appointed in July 2024 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Gambhir's contract runs through to the end of December 2027. Since quite some time now, there have been constant talks of who the next candidate for the esteemed position would be.

5 cricketers who can be India's next head coach

5. Ricky Ponting

As a player, Ricky Ponting was renowned for his fierce leadership and tactical brilliance. Ponting embodied a no-nonsense approach to his game. Apart from the aggression, he also had a knack for reading the game to perfection. 

Ponting has had coaching stints across the Indian Premier League and international arenas. While serving as head coach of Delhi Capitals, he helped inculcate a nurturing culture of backing young players. He has also had successful campaigns with Punjab Kings and Washington Freedom.