Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said he is open to coaching the Indian cricket team someday. Speaking to PTI, he clarified that while nothing is confirmed yet, he hasn’t ruled it out. “We’ll see what the future holds. I’m just 50 (53), so let’s see what happens. I’m open to it. We’ll see where it goes,” Ganguly said.
Ganguly’s Role in Indian Cricket So Far
Ganguly served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, during a challenging phase for Indian cricket. Notably, Virat Kohli stepped down as captain during this time. Before leading the BCCI, Ganguly also headed the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). At present, he holds the position of Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee.
Ganguly Commends Gambhir’s Coaching
Ganguly praised Gautam Gambhir, who became Team India’s head coach last year, succeeding Rahul Dravid. Although Gambhir began with defeats against Australia and New Zealand, Ganguly noted that things turned around after India’s Champions Trophy victory. “Gautam (Gambhir) is doing a good job. He started off a little slow… but he picked up with the Champions Trophy. This is going to be a big series (vs England),” he stated.
Remarks on Gambhir’s Coaching Style
While Ganguly admitted he hasn’t closely observed Gambhir as a coach, he stressed that Gambhir is both passionate and clear-minded. “He’s very straightforward, he sees things clearly, and he’s very open about what he feels,” Ganguly said.
He also recalled his playing days with Gambhir and appreciated the respect he showed toward senior players. “He was a great guy with a lot of respect for me and the senior players. Even now, I can see he is extremely passionate about his job,” Ganguly added.
Ganguly’s Best Wishes for Gambhir
Ganguly wished Gambhir success in his role and emphasized the importance of learning through early challenges. “He struggled a bit in Australia, but just like everyone else, he’ll learn, he’ll grow, and he’ll become better.”
