Whatmore still in contention for Indian coaching role

Dav Whatmore is still in contention for coaching the Indian cricket side despite the recent extension of his contract with the Bangladesh board. Whatmore mentioned the `get out' clause in the contract, which will allow him to leave anytime.

Whatmore, while speaking to The Indian Express, also admitted that he was still ``very interested'' in the job and added, ``BCCI are still deciding and if they are still interested in me, I am keen too.''

The Bangladesh board, though, feel that Whatmore wouldn't leave midway even if he gets a chance to coach India. Reazuddin-Al-Mamoon, the media committee chairman, felt that Wahtmore wasn't the type of man who would go after striking a deal. ``I have not gone through the contract in detail," he said, "but knowing the man as I do, I don't think he will take such a drastic step mid-way.''

Whatmore remains one of the three main contenders for the post along with Greg Chappell and Tom Moody . Moody is currently director of cricket with Worcestershire but he too has a 'get out' option in his contract. The Indian board indicated that the process to choose the new coach would begin by the beginning of next week.