Jun 3, 2024, 01:21 PM IST

Indian World Cup winners who became Team India coach

Bablu Konsam

Ravi Shastri was an integral part of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup. He was known for his left-arm spin bowling and his ability to bat in the middle order.

Ravi Shastri

As a coach, Shastri served as the head coach of the Indian team from 2017 to 2021. Under his guidance, India reached the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup, achieved the number one ranking in Tests, and secured historic Test series victories in Australia

Kapil Dev is arguably one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history. He captained the Indian team to victory in the 1983 World Cup, leading from the front with exceptional batting and bowling skills.

Kapil Dev

As a coach, he took charge of the Indian team from 1999 to 2000. Although his tenure was relatively short, Kapil's leadership and cricketing acumen have impacted Indian cricket.

Sandeep Patil was another key 1983 World Cup-winning squad member. He was a hard-hitting middle-order batsman known for his aggressive strokeplay

Sandeep Patil

After his playing career, Patil took on the role of head coach of the Indian team from 1996 to 1997. He also served as the chairman of selectors for the Indian team and coached various domestic teams.

Madan Lal

Madan Lal, an all-rounder known for his medium-pace bowling and proper batting, played a crucial role in India's 1983 World Cup triumph.

Post-retirement, Lal ventured into coaching and served as the coach of the UAE national team and various domestic teams in India.

Gautam Gambhir was a vital member of the Indian team that won the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup.

Gautam Gambhir

After Rahul Dravid’s tenure ends after the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Gautam Gambhir looks like a potential candidate for taking up the mantle of the next coach of Team India.

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