Renowned former cricketer Wasim Akram backs Gautam Gambhir as the ideal candidate for India's head coach position, citing Gambhir's clear and blunt communication style. Meanwhile, Gambhir's successful return to Kolkata Knight Riders, leading them to the top of the league stage, further strengthens his credentials.

“Yeah, he is the best candidate. It depends on whether Gautam accepts it. He is a very intelligent person, GG is very simple. Straightforward. He gets aggressive at times, He will bring that same aggression in the team, although I have heard some other names too" added by former Pakistani seemer.

Akram also mentioned Ashish Nehra and VVS Laxman as formidable contenders, emphasizing the importance of sticking to experienced Indian candidates.

Meanwhile, Wasim Akram along with Ravi Sastri has been selected as Cricket Australia's Multicultural ambassadors for next two years.