Dav Whatmore, widely tipped to be India's next coach, today said he was keen for
the job because it was the right step forward in the learning process as a coach.
"It is a logical extension to a bigger challenge. It is the right step forward
in the learning process as a coach," said outgoing Bangladesh coach
Whatmore. 
"After four years you need a different challenge. I was
asked by the Bangladesh Cricket Board to continue, but I thought it was
time to move forward," the Australian said.
Whatmore in an interaction with the media said he had not yet
taken over as the India coach, despite speculations to that effect.
"I am not India's coach. There have been speculations.
It is just that a talk with the Indian Cricket Board. To say that I have
already been appointed is not true," Whatmore said.
Whatmore said the fact that several Boards had approached him
was a "humbling" experience.
He said coaches did have a shelf life. "Sure they do. It relates to the
success they have had and not necessarily deal only with the World Cup
every four years," he said.
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