Gautam Gambhir: Zaheer should be considered for India cricket team coach

Harsha Bhogle had not so long back suggested Zaheer could be a good coach for the Indian team and Gambhir spoke of the same. “I remember reading one of Harsha Bhogle’s recent columns in which he suggested Zaheer Khan isn’t too far from becoming the coach of the India team. I agree, although I am not sure whether Zak will be overall coach or bowling coach. The man is full of knowledge and skill. Plus, he is someone who prefers to do the job by being in the background.”

Delhi Daredevils have made a fairly positive start to their IPL campaign under the leadership of Zaheer Khan, winning four of their opening six games. In their last match, Zaheer’s men beat Gambhir’s Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday by 27 runs, and the 37-year-old's 3-wicket haul played a crucial part in it.

“Don’t mistake my judgment on the basis of his three wickets against KKR in the last game. I have known Zak for long to declare that his skills with the ball are par excellence. The way he chokes his victims is exemplary. I am not sure if he is keen given his other engagements, but I won’t look too far if he is interested for the coach’s job,” wrote Gambhir in his column.