Indian Cricket Team Managers And Coaches Over The Years

India head coach Rahul Dravid’s contract ends after T20 World Cup.

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Gautam Gambhir is among the favourites to take over the responsibilities.

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After all, 'GOATam Gambhir' was the sentiment when KKR lifted IPL 2024 trophy.

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In the past, India have been coached by some of the finest in this field.

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Keki Tarapore became the first-ever ‘manager’ in 1971.

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Chandu Borde was the squad’s last 'manager' in charge in 1988.

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In 1990-91, Bishan Singh Bedi was India’s first manager-cum-coach.

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Abbas Ali Baig joined Bedi as the team’s only other manager-cum-coach from 1991-92.

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Ajit Wadekar was the first to join team India as ‘coach’ from 1992-96.

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Ravi Shastri is the only Indian coach to have three tenures in 2007, 2014-16 and 2017-21.

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Shastri was succeeded by Rahul Dravid in 2021 who is expected to depart this year.

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