Gautam Gambhir is BCCI's first choice? Senior players including Kohli are in touch

• The search for the new coach of the Indian cricket team is in full swing
  
• Rahul Dravid will step down as coach of the Indian cricket team after the World Cup.
  
• Gautam Gambhir is one of the leading candidates to replace Rahul Dravid
  

The search for the new coach of the Indian men's senior cricket team is in full swing and the last date for applications is just a week away. Rahul Dravid will leave the post of coach after the World Cup. BCCE has started searching for a new coach for the team. According to several reports, former India batsman Gautam Gambhir is one of the leading candidates to replace Rahul Dravid.

These veterans are in the race for the post of head coach

Apart from Gambhir, names of many other great players are coming forward in this race. Which includes Stephen Fleming, Justin Langer and Mehla Jayawardene. A report says that BCI has also approached Ashish Nehra for the head coach. Amidst all this, news is coming that Gautam Gambhir is in touch with the senior players of the Indian team.

BCCI can talk to Gambhir

If we look at the present time, Gambhir has been the first choice of BCCI. According to the report of Times of India, BCCI may talk to Gambhir in the coming days. The report said, “There have been no formal talks with potential candidates. All the coaches are taking their time and considering the options. But it seems that Gautam Gambhir's position has become stronger. Board officials Can talk to Gambhir in Ahmedabad.”

Gambhir is in touch with big players including Kohli

The report also claims that Gambhir is in touch with senior members of the team. In which former captain Virat Kohli is also included. There have been many differences of opinion between Gambhir and Kohli on the field, but both have resolved their old differences. Let us tell you that currently Gautam Gambhir is associated with Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor. Under Gambhir's supervision, Kolkata reached the final this season. Earlier, under his captaincy, Kolkata Knight Riders have also won two IPL trophies.