Cricket has been one of the most watched games in the world. The game has gained so large fan base over the years across the world. The associate nations also are coming through the ranks and upsetting the big teams in the major tournaments. Despite the game being played by 22 players the rest others also are the key factors to maintaining a team and bringing in good bonding among each other.
Over the years several cricketers have transformed themselves into great coaches of the side. From the likes of John Buchanan to Rahul Dravid, every coach has led their team to great success during their stint with the team. Nowadays there are a lot of franchise leagues that have been played across the world and different coaches are also gaining the limelight for managing their teams to the silverware.
The coach maintains the proper discipline and team chemistry inside the dressing room. From the domestic circuits across the nations, some coaches are ready to become the upcoming big names in world cricket for managing some national teams. In the article, we will look at some of the upcoming in the world right now.
Here are the top 5 upcoming cricket coaches in the world
5. Anthony Clark
Anthony Clark has been one of the finest upcoming coaches for Australia. He recently led the U-19 team to the championship by beating India in the final. The 47-year-old coach has never represented the senior time in his playing career. Clark only played six first-class and one List-A matches for New South Wales. He has managed to beat the favourites of the tournament and has the potential to manage the big nation in the upcoming days.
4. Johan Botha
Johan Botha has been one of the finest off-spinner for South Africa. Recently he has gained vast coaching expertise throughout the world in recent years. He has been the head coach of three PSL teams: Multan Sultans, Karachi Kings, and Islamabad United. He also coached the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL, where he took them to the final in 2019 with a spin-heavy squad and won the Big Bash League (BBL) with Brisbane Heat as well.
3. Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott joined the Afghanistan squad back in July 2022. Since then the team has developed in the two years and become one of the finest teams that can trouble their opponents. Under his guidance, the team qualified for their first ICC Champions Trophy tournament. They played well in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup in India and the T20 World Cup in 2024 in the West Indies and USA, as they qualified for the semi-final in the latter tournament.
2. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum was known to be one of the most aggressive batters of his era. The former Kiwi captain is currently the head coach of the England Test side and under him, the side has introduced a new brand of cricket called ‘Bazball’. The Three Lions play an aggressive style of cricket irrespective of the conditions. McCullum’s team has shown the same intent in the longest format of the game.
1. Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is one of the finest left-hand batters for India. The former India skipper has been a good mentor as well. He has led sides in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having stayed with Lucknow Super Giants and then came back to his former side Kolkata Knight Riders and helped them win their third title. Gambhir is a front-runner to become the coach of the Indian national men’s team.
