Rahul Dravid is India's current head coach (Twitter)
The role of a cricket coach for a national team is instrumental in shaping the team's strategies, morale, and overall performance on the global stage.
Since becoming a full member of the International Cricket Council in 1926 and playing its first Test match in 1932, India has seen a varied and illustrious array of head coaches.
These coaches have not only mentored generations of cricketers but also led the team through highs and lows across different formats of the game.
From the historic 1983 World Cup victory under Kapil Dev and coach PR Man Singh to the triumphant 2011 World Cup campaign under MS Dhoni with coach Gary Kirsten, India's coaches have been crucial in its cricketing success. Let’s take a look at the list of Indian head coaches.
Recently, Dravid stepped down from the coaching position after helping India win the T20 WC 2024. In his place, BCCI appointed Gautam Gambhir as the new head of the team.
Following the departure of Rahul Dravid, BCCI appointed KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach. Dravid helped India win the T20 World Cup 2024, and decided to part ways with the team.
Answer: Gautam Gambhi is India's current head coach for all three formats. He was appointed in July 2024 and his tenure will end in 2027.
Q.2. What is the salary of coach in Indian national cricket team?
Answer: The Board of Control for Cricket in India offers around INR 9.5 to 10 crores per year to India's men's head coach, Rahul Dravid.
Q.3. Who is Dilip in the Indian cricket team?
Answer: T Dilip has been India's fielding coach since 2021. Before joining India's team management, he worked with National Cricket Academy (NCA), India A and Hyderabad.
Q.4. Who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team?
Answer: CK Nayudu, also known as Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, was the India's first cricket test captain.
Q.5. What is BCCI Level 1 coach?
Answer: The BCCI Level 1 coaching certificate is an accreditation offered by the board to individuals, who have completed a coaching program.