The BCCI Working Committee will discuss the options in its meeting on April 26 The BCCI Working Committee will discuss the options in its meeting on April 26

Sourav Ganguly, the man who rewrote the rules of being a captain and changed the face of Indian cricket overseas, is expected to make a comeback with the national team as their new head coach.

According to a report in The Indian Express, an insider from Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has revealed that the former Indian skipper had an informal discussion with the BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya and expressed interest in replacing Duncan Fletcher - whose tenure as India coach ended after the World Cup.

"Sourav's achievements as a cricketer and his tactical acumen present a strong case. But he has to apply for the job. They had a discussion but Dalmiya didn't give him any assurance," the CAB insider said.

However, Ganguly has dismissed the reports while talking to CNN IBN. The former Indian captain revealed that he has not been approached to coach the Indian cricket team and also denied reports of speaking to BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya regarding this issue.

With Fletcher set to make a move, the BCCI is all set to expedite the process of finding the right candidate for the top job. The Indian cricket board, under its new dispensation, is focused on improving the team's poor overseas form and Ganguly's record as captain abroad is likely to boost his chances.

The candidates interested in taking up the top job are subjected to apply and make a presentation before their interview with a panel of BCCI office bearers and former Indian captains. The application from the overseas professionals will also be accepted by the cricket board.

Duncan Fletcher's contract as Team India coach ended with the conclusion of the World Cup Duncan Fletcher's contract as Team India coach ended with the conclusion of the World Cup

Interestingly, the CAB insider also revealed that a section of the BCCI wants former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid to join the race of Team India coach.

"Dravid is a hugely respected figure and is doing a great job as Rajasthan Royals mentor/coach. We want someone to take this young team forward. Also, with Virat Kohli as captain, we need someone who can play second fiddle. With two strong personalities at the top, a personality clash might occur. Dravid would be a top candidate, but like Ganguly, he, too, has to apply for the job if he's interested," he told The Indian Express.

On one hand where Ganguly led Team India to famous Test wins in England, West Indies and Australia alongside the near-flawless 2003 World Cup campaign, his nemesis Dravid also boasts of crucial Test series victories in England and West Indies.

The BCCI Working Committee will consider and discuss all the above mentioned options in its meeting on April 26.