#1 Tom Moody

If there is one guy who could displace Ravi Shastri from the position of head coach, then it has to be Tom Moody. The Australian has always expressed his interest to coach team India. He lost out to Greg Chappell in 2005, Gary Kirsten in 2008, Anil Kumble in 2016, and even Ravi Shastri in 2017.
Yet the 53-year-old has put his name once again. He has rich experience in coaching having tasted success all over the world. His last assignment with an international team was with Sri Lanka where he guided them to the final of the 2007 World Cup. He also had successful stints in IPL first with Kings XI Punjab (2008-2010).
His 7-year association with Sunrisers Hyderabad since its inception into the IPL had fruitful results with five playoffs along with a title in 2016. His man-management skills are seen as a key to his prolonged success in the coaching arena. The mastermind thinker in him will benefit Indian cricket if he takes over.
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