Sachin Tendulkar To Join Gautam Gambir’s Team To Coach India? (image-facebook/Sachin Tendulkar)
As Gautam Gambhir and his team get ready for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, his rival for the coaching role during the selection process, WV Raman, has suggested a unique addition to the coaching staff in Australia. Raman has advised the Indian cricket board to appoint cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as the batting consultant for the upcoming five-match Test series.
While suggesting the new idea, he further stated that there was enough time for the team before the second Test to go ahead with such an idea.
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“I think that Team India could benefit if they have the services of (Sachin) Tendulkar as the batting consultant in their preparation for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025. Enough time between now and the 2nd test. Roping in consultants is rather common these days. Worth a thought?” posted Raman on his X account.
I think that #TeamIndia could benefit if they have the services of #Tendulkar as the batting consultant in their prep for the #BGT2025. Enough time between now and the 2nd test. Roping in consultants is rather common these days. Worth a thought? #bcci #Cricket
— WV Raman (@wvraman) November 13, 2024
The five-test match series between India and Australia is set to begin in Perth on November 22. Thus, there is enough time for BCCI to go ahead with the idea.
It is to be noted that Indian star batters including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli endured a torrid run in the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand. Rohit and Kohli managed 91 and 93 runs respectively in three Tests.
India will enter the series after a disappointing performance in their home series against New Zealand, where they were whitewashed 0-3. The home team had recorded their lowest-ever home total, after being bowled out for 46 in the first innings of the opening test match.
India will now have a 10-day gap between the first and second Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As the fate of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings hung in the air, Raman’s suggestion seems timely.
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It is also to be highlighted that Tendulkar has not coached or mentored Team India in any form since his retirement in 2013.
