He might have stated that he is not in competition with Shastri or Sehwag but Rajput is still is in the reckoning to become the coach. The former India cricketer has been there and done that. He was appointed manager of the Indian team ahead of the inaugural 2007 World T20 in South Africa, and along with his support staff that included Venkatesh Prasad and Robin Singh, led the Men in Blue to title triumph.