Venkatesh Prasad joins race of India's coaching job

Indian team is expected to get a new coach before India’s tour of Sri Lanka which begins next month. (Photo: @ICC)

Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) consisting of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav ganguly and VVS Laxman will take appoint India’s new coach. (Photo: AFP)

Thus, Ravi Shastri and Venkatesh Prasad are the new names in the list according to report in Times of India

Earlier, Virender Sehwag was the only star name to apply for India’s top job.

Prasad represented India in 33 Test and 162 ODI in the 90’s. (Photo: AFP)

He is currently serving as the chief selector of junior India team and his 3-year term is set to get over in September. (Photo:AP)

With Venkatesh Parasad’ entry the race looks to have gotten more interesting. (Photo: AP)

After Anil Kumble’s resignation following a feud with skipper Virat Kohli, BCCI invited more applications for interview. (Photo: AFP)

Former Indian fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad has now thrown his hat in the ring for India coach’s job. (Photo: AFP)