A day after he put his hat in the ring to replace outgoing Indian coach Gary Kirsten, former Australian bowler Shane Warne has now backed out from coaching Team India. The legendary leg-spinner has done a remarkable volte-face, ruling out any association with the Indian team in the near future.
Speaking exclusively to Headlines Today, Warne has confirmed that he does not intend to coach India. Warne emphaised it would be difficult for anyone to emulate Kirsten's hugely successful tenure, but made it clear 'It cannot be him'.
"Whosoever becomes the next coach will have to fill in big shoes. Gary has done a fabulous job. But it is not going to be me," said warne.
Interestingly, Indian captain M.S Dhoni too stopped short of ruling Warne out from the list of potential contenders stating, with Gary having set a high benchmark, the next coach will have big shoes to fill.
Kirsten's successful behind-the-scenes approach worked wonders with Team India and after the nightmarish experience with former Australian captain Greg Chappell, Dhoni & Co will understandably be apprehensive of brining in a flamboyant character to coach them in the difficult season ahead.
On Sachin Tendulkar and cricket
Warne was effusive in his praise for Sachin Tendukar, who realised his World Cup dream on Saturday, saying, he is 'the best batsman that I have played against'.
Asked to speak on his statement about 'Sachin giving me nightmare' after Australia's 1998 Test series in India, Warne said, it was 'a tongue in cheek remark'.
What keeps him going? "I love cricket. It's my passion," said the leg-spinner. On playing in the IPL, Warne said, "I enjoy captaining the Jaipur team."
On his colourful life outside the playground, Warne said, "I may not have been the best husband but I have been the best father."
Speaking exclusively to Headlines Today, Warne has confirmed that he does not intend to coach India. Warne emphaised it would be difficult for anyone to emulate Kirsten's hugely successful tenure, but made it clear 'It cannot be him'.
"Whosoever becomes the next coach will have to fill in big shoes. Gary has done a fabulous job. But it is not going to be me," said warne.
Interestingly, Indian captain M.S Dhoni too stopped short of ruling Warne out from the list of potential contenders stating, with Gary having set a high benchmark, the next coach will have big shoes to fill.
Kirsten's successful behind-the-scenes approach worked wonders with Team India and after the nightmarish experience with former Australian captain Greg Chappell, Dhoni & Co will understandably be apprehensive of brining in a flamboyant character to coach them in the difficult season ahead.
On Sachin Tendulkar and cricket
Warne was effusive in his praise for Sachin Tendukar, who realised his World Cup dream on Saturday, saying, he is 'the best batsman that I have played against'.
Asked to speak on his statement about 'Sachin giving me nightmare' after Australia's 1998 Test series in India, Warne said, it was 'a tongue in cheek remark'.
What keeps him going? "I love cricket. It's my passion," said the leg-spinner. On playing in the IPL, Warne said, "I enjoy captaining the Jaipur team."
On his colourful life outside the playground, Warne said, "I may not have been the best husband but I have been the best father."
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