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Will Sourav Ganguly replace Duncan Fletcher as Indian cricket team coach?

According to media reports a CAB insider also said that Ganguly's achievements make him a strong contender, but Dalmiya didn't assure him of anything.

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Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is soon expected to get involved with the Indian cricket team - this time in capacity as a coach.

As per an Indian Express report, an unindentified insider from Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is believed to have had an informal word with new BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya about his keenness to replace Duncan Fletcher, whose term as India coach ended after the World Cup.

The insider also said that Ganguly's achievements make him a strong contender, but Dalmiya didn't assure him of anything.

Interested candidates are required to apply, make a presentation and eventually be interviewed by the BCCI officials and former India captains. Dalmiya who did not reveal much about the big appointment. "Wait for 10-odd days and you will get know," he told The Indian Express.

Sections within the BCCI also want Rahul Dravid to join the race, the same CAB insider has revealed. "Dravid is a hugely respected figure and is doing a great job as Rajasthan Royals mentor/coach. We want someone to take this young team forward...Dravid would be a top candidate, but like Ganguly, he, too, has to apply for the job if he's interested," he said.

The board is currently exploring various possibilities, including a review of the Team Director's post which Ravi Shastri currently holds. 

Depending on the coach hired, they might either do away with the position or stick with it and that entirely relies on whether a high-profile coach or a low-profile coach is appointed. 

Say for instance if its somebody like Sanjay Bangar then the team set-up may continue with a Team Director in place.

As per the Indian Express report the new coach will be given a clear mandate: to 'start winning abroad.'

"We couldn't beat Australia in a single game in four months and you're saying the team is doing fine," a top official told The Indian Express. "We need a performance overhaul. Test cricket is hugely important. We would like to see what the new coach brings to the table in terms of improving our performance on the road. India rule world cricket and we can't let the world mock us as poor travellers.

The decision is expected to be taken within a fortnight.

The BCCI Working Committee will discuss and debate the above options at its April 26 meeting.

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