Former Australian cricketer <keyword id="57623" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Justin-Langer" source="Orion">Justin Langer</keyword> was enticed by the prospect of becoming India's <keyword id="20147279" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="head-coach" source="keywords">head coach</keyword> but KL Rahul's word of caution regarding the "pressure and politics" that come with the job dissuaded him from pursuing the "amazing" opportunity. <keyword id="20014613" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="langer" source="keywords">Langer</keyword>, who served as Lucknow Super Giants' head coach this IPL season, recalled a chat with franchise skipper and a senior member of the Indian team Rahul. "You never say never. And the pressure of doing it in India...I was talking to KL Rahul and he said, 'You know, if you think there's pressure and politics in an IPL team, multiply that by a thousand, (that's) coaching India," Langer told the 'BBC Stumped' podcast. "That was a good bit of advice, I guess. It would be an amazing job, (but) I have (put myself out of contention)," he added. The <keyword id="19901245" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BCCI" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BCCI" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="BCCI">BCCI</keyword> has invited fresh applications for the head coach position, with a deadline set for May 27 as Rahul Dravid is set to exit after the T20 World Cup. Before taking up the gig with LSG this year, Langer had coached Australia for four years from May 2018 to February 2022, helping the team navigate a difficult period in the aftermath of the infamous ball-tampering scandal. Under Langer's guidance, Australia lifted their first-ever T20 World Cup title and also went on to win the Ashes. "I also know that it's an all-encompassing role, and having done it for four years with the Australian team, honestly, it's exhausting. And that's the Australian job!," the 53-year-old said. Speculation was rife that the BCCI had approached Langer's former teammate and current Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting for the job. But the World Cup-winning captain has already ruled himself out, saying the coaching gig won't suit his lifestyle. BCCI secretary <keyword id="19930802" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jay-Shah" source="keywords">Jay Shah</keyword> on Friday clarified that the board has not approached any former Australian cricketer with offer to coach Indian team. "We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the <keyword id="20020884" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-cricket" source="keywords">Indian cricket</keyword> structure and have risen through the ranks," Shah said. "It's crucial that our coach has an in-depth knowledge of our domestic cricket framework to truly elevate Team India to the next level." Shah added. Some other high-profile names such as Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach <keyword id="20193457" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="stephen-fleming" source="keywords">Stephen Fleming</keyword> and Andy Flower have also opted out. Former India batter Gautam Gambhis is said to be a top contender for the position right now. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/poco-f6-with-snapdraon-8s-gen-3-chipset-launched-starting-at-29999/articleshow/110367623.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/poco-f6-with-snapdraon-8s-gen-3-chipset-launched-starting-at-29999/articleshow/110367623.cms" target="_blank">Poco F6 with Snapdraon 8s Gen 3 chipset launched starting at ₹29,999</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/realme-gt-6t-vs-motorola-edge-50-pro-price-specs-and-features-compared/slidelist/110366047.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/realme-gt-6t-vs-motorola-edge-50-pro-price-specs-and-features-compared/slidelist/110366047.cms" target="_blank">Realme GT 6T vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro – price, specs and features compared</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/sunrisers-hyderabad-and-rajasthan-royals-compete-for-the-ipl-finals-spot-on-may-24/slidelist/110362880.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/sunrisers-hyderabad-and-rajasthan-royals-compete-for-the-ipl-finals-spot-on-may-24/slidelist/110362880.cms" target="_blank">Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals compete for the IPL finals spot on May 24</a>

Langer drops plan to coach India after KL cautions him of "pressure and politics"

Kolkata, <keyword id="13839" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Gautam-Gambhir" source="Orion">Gautam Gambhir</keyword> on Wednesday was named 'Mentor' of Shah Rukh Khan-owned-Kolkata Knight Riders, an IPL franchise that won its two championships under his able leadership back in 2012 and 2014. Gambhir, the hero of India's T20 and 50 over World Cup victories, had led KKR from 2011 to 2017 before parting ways and for the past two seasons was at helm of Lucknow Super Giants as their 'Mentor. Lucknow qualified for play-offs during both seasons but were unable to go the distance which prompted the franchise to bring in former Australian opener and T20 World Cup winning coach Justin Langer. Once the Sanjiv Goenka-owned franchise roped in Langer, Gambhir's exit was always on the cards. While both LSG and Gambhir vehemently denied the move for longest time, a lengthy meeting in Bollywood superstar's Mumbai home had created a lot of buzz about his apparent move, which finally turned into a reality. Venky Mysore, the all-powerful CEO of KKR, announced that Gambhir will join hands with head coach Chandrakant Pandit. "I am not an emotional person and not many things move me. But this is different. This is back to where it all started. Today, there is a lump in my throat and fire in my heart as I think about slipping into that purple and gold jersey once again," Gambhir was quoted as saying in a press note issued by franchise. "I am not only coming back to KKR but I am coming back to the 'City of Joy'. I am back. I am hungry. I am number 23. Ami KKR," the former India KKR's principal Shah Rukh Khan said: "Gautam has always been part of the family and this is our 'Captain' coming back home in a different avatar as a "Mentor". "He was sorely missed and now we all look forward to Chandu Sir and Gautam in instilling the never-say-die spirit and of sportsmanship they stand for, in creating magic with Team KKR." Expected to get full authority ================== One thing about Gambhir, who is also an elected Member of Parliament, is that he likes to have his own team and full control of proceedings and he is always ready to bear the brunt of consequences. With Gambhir's re-entry in his "spiritual home", it will be interesting to see the scope and domain for former Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar, who had a big say in strategic matters related to team selection and combination. With Gambhir, he has always been the "Captain' of the ship as principal owner said in his statement, and KKR fans would hope for a turnaround after a few indifferent seasons.

Gautam Gambhir returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as 'Mentor'

London, Apr 4 (AFP) Australia coach Justin Langer believes resuming cricket behind closed doors when it is safe to do so will have "great value" for the public, deprived of action by the coronavirus shutdown. Like almost the entire sporting schedule around the world, cricket has been halted by the pandemic, with no return date set in stone. One of the options being mooted is to have the sport resume after restrictions have been lifted, but in empty stadiums. "When you started off playing cricket, when you were under age, there's no crowds there," he told BBC Radio. "You played it because you loved playing the game, you loved playing with your mates and you loved playing the game. "For the love of the game, and for still being able to entertain people through TV sets or radio, then there's value in (playing behind closed doors). "Yes it's different, but we'll never, ever, ever take for granted how lucky we are ever again." World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan said this week that he was open to England fielding two teams on the same day at separate venues if the coronavirus led to a compressed home international season. (AFP) ATAT

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Langer drops plan to coach India after KL cautions him of "pressure and politics"

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