BCCI felt it would be a very expensive deal, and consequently decided against giving him a contract.When TOI tried to reach out to Zaheer, he wasn't available for comment. It was turning out to be an expensive deal, and BCCI lost interest in hiring him. The team felt that Zaheer would fit the bill because of his wealth of experience. Sources said Zaheer wants to compete in the 2017 IPL and also continue as the bowling mentor of the IPL outfit.It is understood that BCCI isn't rushing into hiring a pace bowling coach because India are playing at home till the first quarter of next year. However, there is a contrarian view within the team that a fast bowling coach should be inducted right away to work with the pacers at home before the team goes abroad.

Source: Times of India November 23, 2016 02:56 UTC