The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), led by former captain Kapil Dev, will be announcing India’s next men’s coach in a press conference scheduled to start at 6 pm today.
The CAC began the process to choose the coach earlier on Friday, 16 August, with former all-rounder Robin Singh appearing first for the interview.
Singh, a former Mumbai Indians coach, appeared before the three-member panel, which also comprises Anshuman Gaikwad and Shantha Rangaswamy.
Former West Indies opener Phil Simmons pulled out of the race, leaving five aspirants in the race with incumbent Ravi Shastri as the frontrunner.
Six names – incumbent Ravi Shastri, Singh, Lalchand Rajput, Mike Hesson, Tom Moody, Phil Simmons – had been shortlisted for the high-profile position.
The one selected will be at the helm till the 2021 World T20, a report in IANS said, that also mentioned that the support staff that will be picked by chief selector MSK Prasad and team would be given an identical contract.
Singh was followed by Rajput, who was the team's manager when it won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
Shastri, who got a 45-day extension after the end of his tenure following the World Cup in England, has been publicly backed by captain Virat Kohli.
Where to Watch Announcement of Indian Coach
The announcement of India’s coach will be telecast on Star Sports 1 SD/HD.
(With inputs from IANS and PTI)
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