BCCI To Appoint MS Dhoni As New Team India Coach? Read This Latest Cricket Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approached former India World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni to coach Men in Blue after the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, claimed reports doing round the internet. It was suggested that MS Dhoni is BCCI's top choice to replace Rahul Dravid.

Earlier, there were reports that Indian cricket board wants former New Zealand cricketer and coach Stephen Fleming, who was also associated with Chennai Super Kings , to take the job. However, reports said that Fleming is already too occupied with franchise cricket and would not like to take up the job till 2027.

"Fleming hasn't said no. He has expressed his concerns about the tenure of the contract, which is nothing unusual. Even Rahul Dravid wasn't keen in the beginning. He was persuaded. It shouldn't be a surprise if the same thing happens with Fleming. And who better than MS Dhoni to do the job?" media reports quoted a BCCI source.

"Opening channels with Dhoni during the IPL was not the right thing to do, but now it may be worth a shot," he added.

Recently, the BCCI had announced that it will open applications to hire a new coach for Team India as Rahul Dravid's contract is nearing its last date, which is till the T20 World Cup 2024. The cricket body had given an extension to Dravid last year. However, secretary Jay Shah said Rahul Dravid can apply again if he wants to continue this job.

Meanwhile reports suggested that VVS Laxman, who was team India's acting coach in absence of Rahul Dravid, has also said no to take up the job.

About MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is India's one of the most successful captains who added almost every ICC trophy to his kitty. ICC T20 World 2007, ICC World Cup 2011, Asia Cup, Reacting Number 1 Spot in Test, and 6 IPL Trophies for Chennai Super Kings.