Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Ajay Ratra has applied for the fielding coach position of the India National Cricket Team. The 39-year-old Ajay Ratra has played six Tests and 12 ODIs, 99 first-class matches, 89 List A games and 17 T20 games.
“It will be great if I can contribute to Team India’s success if given a chance,” Ratra, who played for Haryana in the domestic circuit, told PTI.
Ajay Ratra [Image-Google]Ajay Ratra has good coaching under his belt, he is currently the head coach of Assam. Also, ahead of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which will commence on November 4, he is in the northeastern state for the team’s camp.
Meanwhile, he has played a part in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ajay Ratra has worked with the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise in the past. He also has worked with the Indian women’s team.
The 39-year-old has worked with India’s top wicketkeeper-batsmen like Wriddhiman Saha and Rishabh Pant. Also, he is a regular at the National Cricket Academy (NCA)
BCCI had invited applications for several coaching positions for the India National Cricket Team
BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly (Image Credit: Twitter)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had invited applications for the role of head coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach with Team India and Head Sports Science/Medicine with the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The deadline for the submission of the application for Head Coach was October 26, and all the other roles needed to be submitted by November 3.
“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invites applications for the positions of Head Coach, Batting Coach, Bowling Coach, Fielding Coach with Team India (Senior Men) and Head Sports Science/Medicine with National Cricket Academy (NCA),” the BCCI said in a statement.
Rahul Dravid (Image Credit: Twitter
According to reports, legendary Indian batsman, Rahul Dravid is set to become the next Head Coach of India after the tenure of Ravi Shastri ends following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.
