Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday expressed his interest in coaching the Indian cricket team while making it clear that he has no intention of entering politics.

Speaking to Indian media, Ganguly said that while politics does not appeal to him, he would certainly consider taking up a coaching role with the national side in the future.

"I never really thought about coaching because I moved into different roles. I finished competitive cricket in 2013 and then became BCCI president. I'm just 53, so let's see what happens. I'm open to it. We'll see where it goes," he said.

Ganguly also shared his thoughts on India's current head coach, Gautam Gambhir, praising him for his dedication and forthright approach.

"Gautam is doing a good job. He started a bit slowly, losing to Australia and New Zealand, but bounced back strongly with the Champions Trophy win in Dubai. This series against England will be big for him and the team," Ganguly said.

Praising Gambhir's honest and transparent nature, Ganguly added, "I haven't seen him very closely in this role, but he's very straightforward and open about what he feels about the team, the players and people around him.

"From the outside, you can tell he's transparent - what you see is what you get," he remarked.

Ganguly, who played alongside Gambhir during his career, expressed confidence that the young coach will continue to grow in the role.

"I've played with him - he was always respectful toward me and the senior players. Even now, I see he's passionate about his job.

"He's only a year into it, and this England tour will be important. He struggled a bit in Australia, but like everyone else, he'll learn and get better," he added.

Ganguly, who retired from international cricket in 2013, previously served as Team Director for Delhi Capitals in the IPL from 2018 to 2019 and again from 2022 to 2024.

He also held the influential position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Meanwhile, Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has voiced strong disapproval over the naming of the Test trophy between England and India as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, suggesting that the legendary Indian batter's name should have come first.

In his column for Mid-day, Gavaskar acknowledged the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) right to rename the series but questioned the order of names in the title.

"The ECB is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose," Gavaskar wrote. "But for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers, it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first."

Gavaskar argued that Sachin Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history, deserved precedence due to both his seniority and accomplishments.

"Not only is Sachin Tendulkar along with Kapil Dev the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years," he noted.

Archer makes red-ball comeback to boost Eng hopes

Jofra Archer made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship as the 30-year-old quick continues his comeback from a spate of injuries and looks to play himself into a spot in the England test squad.

Archer, who has taken 42 wickets in 13 tests, has not represented England in the longest format since February 2021 as his career stalled due to fitness problems including elbow injuries and back issues that sidelined him for long periods. His latest setback came only last month when a thumb injury ruled him out of the one-day international series against West Indies. National team selector Luke Wright said last month that Archer could be in contention to play in England's second Test against India at Birmingham from July 2 and captain Ben Stokes has been left in no doubt about the bowler's desire to return.

"He's been absolutely desperate to put the white shirt back on," said Stokes last Thursday ahead of the first test. "He's had a torrid run with injuries, but he's managed a fair bit of white-ball cricket recently.