Zaheer Khan likely to be Indian bowling coach

After the appointment of Anil Kumble as Team India‘s head coach, there are now reports that former pacer Zaheer Khan is likely to become the team’s bowling coach. Sources say that Kumble was hunting for an experienced candidate who can martial his bowling trips. Zaheer did an applaudable job with the youngsters in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 with Delhi Daredevils. India have pacers such as Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav and others at their disposal. And Zaheer’s experience and skill will help them achieve new heights in all the formats of the game. “I have no knowledge about the availability of Zaheer as the likely candidate. It is up to the BCCI to decide on the final name and the fact if Zaheer will be available all throughout the year,” former India captain Sourav Ganguly told media. Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which comprises of Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, had the onus of interviewing and appointing India’s head coach. Ganguly said that the CAC were not given the responsibility to appoint the assistant coaches. “It is Anil’s prerogative. Since he is a bowler, maybe, he did not appoint a bowling coach. I also have read in the newspapers that he may rope in pace bowling coach later. Let me stress that Sachin and Laxman have no role in appointing Anil’s assistant coaches,” Ganguly added. Virat Kohli-led team India are already in West Indies, busy practising for the four-match Test series which will commence on July 21 at North Stand.