The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has found itself inundated with an overwhelming response after it put out an ad for the position of the Team India head coach role. The deadline for the application came to an end on May 27.

The overwhelming response resulted in BCCI getting 3,000 applications for the coveted position. The rise in applications came when the BCCI decided to post a Google form on its website earlier this month, encouraging interested people to apply for the top coaching position.

However, amid a flood of applications, the BCCI is now faced with the daunting task of sifting through numerous fake applicants who have allegedly used famous names, including cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni, as well as prominent political figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

"Last year too, the BCCI received such a response where imposters applied, and the story is similar this time. The reason the BCCI had to invite applications on Google forms is it’s easy to scrutinize the names of applicants in one sheet,” a BCCI official was quoted as saying by Indian Express.

The deadline for submitting applications for the coaching role was May 27, bringing an end to a time of high activity and interest in the cricketing fraternity.

Despite the flood of applicants, it has been revealed that Rahul Dravid, the current head coach, has decided not to reapply for the position, citing a desire to prioritize spending time with his family. Dravid's tenure is due to end with the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024.

BCCI has not disclosed the names of genuine applicants which has led to the continuation of speculations about who will be the next Team India head coach.

The term of the new head coach will span three-and-a-half years, commencing from July 1st, 2024, until December 31st, 2027.