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[caption id="attachment_16211" align="alignnone" width="580"] Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble at MCG during the ICC CWC 2015 . Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption] Internet Desk: BCCI will have a tough time in selecting the right candidate for the job of India coach. The announcement is likely to be made on June 24 after the working committee meeting in Dharamsala. The board has already received a total of 57 applications for the post both from within and outside the country.  xtratime.in takes a look at the top contenders for the post. [caption id="attachment_16212" align="alignnone" width="580"] Ravi Shastri seemed to be in a relaxed mood. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption] Ravi Shastri Definitely the front runner for the post , given his work as team director in the past 18-odd months. The former all-rounder turned TV commentator and analyst, has had a successful stint with the Indian team. Under his tenure Team India reached the semi finals of both ICC CWC 2015 in Australia and World Twenty 20 in India. The team also won its first test series in 23 years. Under Shastri, the Indian team made it to the semi-final stage of five consecutive global tournaments, rose to No 1 in the ICC Test rankings for eight weeks and beat Australia in Australia in a landmark 3-0 T20I series. For: His man management skills and commands the authority. He comes across as a big brother for most of the current players including Virat Kohli. Against: More of a pep talk coach. [caption id="attachment_16214" align="alignnone" width="580"] Anil Kumble at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption] Anil Kumble As a player, his pedigree is unquestionable. India's greatest match-winner with the ball, with 619 Test wickets, to go with 337 in ODIs. A former captain, Kumble is well respected among the Indian cricket fraternity, which could earn him favour when the BCCI meets to pick the new coach. Though he has no formal coaching experience, which was one of the criteria stated by the BCCI for the position, the 45-year-old has been a mentor for two IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. Past administrational profiles include serving as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), chairman of the NCA when Patil was its director and head of the BCCI's technical committee. Currently, Kumble chairs the ICC cricket committee. For: Being a former captain, and also a successful bowler he would definitely have the command over the team. Many among this current Indian team idolize him. Against: Inexperience of coaching any Indian team viz., India A [caption id="attachment_16216" align="alignnone" width="580"] Former India coach and selection committee chairman Sandip Patil.[/caption] Sandeep Patil On paper, the most qualified candidate from the former India player pool. After an International career that spanned 29 Tests and 45 ODIs to his credit, Patil served as India A coach, coach of the senior Indian team, Kenya - whom he helped to the semi-finals of the 2003 World Cup - and Oman. Patil's term in charge of the Indian team in 1996 lasted only six months, after he took over from Ajit Wadekar following the World Cup semi-final defeat to Sri Lanka. There was also a brief stint with the rebel ICL, after which he was welcomed back to the mainstream and appointed to the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore as its head coach and director. In 2012, Patil was named chairman of the BCCI selection committee, a post he has held onto until now. For: Man of strong principle and discipline and have the prior experience of coaching an Indian team earlier. Against: Not successful during his earlier stint as coach of Indian team.