Former Star Cricketer and Captain Eyeing Role of Batting Coach for Team India

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is actively looking to strengthen the batting line up by potentially adding a new member to its coaching staff. This decision follows the disappointing performance of the Indian team in the recent series against Australia, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat. Kevin Pietersen, the former England international, has expressed interest in joining the coaching staff to support the Indian team and has made himself available for the position.

Indian batting struggled during the series against Australia, especially in a match when some of its top players failed. Rohit Sharma was out of the playing eleven for the fifth Test at Sydney, while there are huge question marks about his future in red-ball cricket. Virat Kohli must also prove himself if he wants to hold his position in the side and increase pressure on the team to change strategies.

With the batting unit not showing even a glimmer of improvement, BCCI officials, following discussions with chief selector Ajit Agarkar, are said to be considering naming a seasoned former Indian cricketer. Currently, assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate lack international managerial experience, which made the board look for more gurus.

Although Pietersen has no coaching experience, his impressive international career, having scored 13,797 runs in 277 matches, makes him a compelling candidate. He went into broadcasting post-retirement and participates in various legends leagues worldwide, along with his environmental advocacy.

The BCCI deliberated on this issue, but there has been no official statement on the changes in the coaching staff. Cricketing circles are all eyes and ears for such updates as the board looks to change the fortunes of the team.