The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refuted claims that they approached any former Australian cricketer for the vacant head coach position.
This comes after Justin Langer, a former Australian batsman, stated he declined the offer based on advice from KL Rahul.
'Neither I nor the BCCI has approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer,' said BCCI secretary Jay Shah in a statement.
'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'
The BCCI emphasised a meticulous selection process for the head coach role. 'Finding the right coach for our national team is a meticulous and thorough process,' Shah continued. 'We are focused on identifying individuals who possess a deep understanding of the Indian cricket structure and have risen through the ranks.'
'It's crucial that our coach has an in-depth knowledge of our domestic cricket framework to truly elevate Team India to the next level,' Shah concluded.