5 overseas candidates who should have applied for the position of India Head Coach

Modified Jun 04, 2017 23:08 IST

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 01: Stephen Fleming, Head Coach of the Stars looks on during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 1, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) — Fleming has enjoyed immense success as a coach

#5 Shane Warne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Shane Warne speaks to the media at Hamer Hall, announcing a national speaking tour titled Warney Uncut on February 7, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) — Warne could have helped Ashwin and Jadeja reach new heights

Unarguably the greatest leg-spinner in cricket history, Shane Warne could well have taken over the mantle from Anil Kumble. Although he doesn’t have much coaching experience, the one time that he did end up playing the role of both the captain and coach, it resulted in a title.

It was with the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008 that Warne achieved this feat. He is an absolute legend of the game and his presence in the dressing room can inspire players.

Spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin can achieve new heights learning the nitty-gritty of spin-bowling from the magician himself.