Rahul Dravid will continue in his role as the head coach of the India men’s team after accepting the BCCI’s proposal to extend his tenure, the board confirmed on Wednesday (November 29).
“Following the expiry of Rahul Dravid’s contract following the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the BCCI held meaningful discussions with him and unanimously agreed to extend his tenure,” the board said in a statement issued on Wednesday (November 29). Agreed to increase.”
Rahul Dravid was appointed India head coach in November 2021 for a two-year tenure, which will end with the recently concluded home World Cup, where India lost the final to Australia in Ahmedabad. Although the BCCI is yet to reveal the exact tenure of Dravid’s new tenure, the former India captain is expected to remain in the post at least till the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in the Caribbean and USA in June 2024.
“The last two years with Team India have been completely memorable,” Rahul Dravid was quoted as saying. “Together, we’ve seen the ups and downs, and throughout this journey, the support and camaraderie within the group has been phenomenal. I’m really proud of the culture we’ve established in the dressing room. It’s such a culture is one that is resilient, whether in moments of victory or adversity. The skill and talent that our team has is phenomenal, and what we have emphasized is to follow the right process and stick to our preparations, which will result in an overall There has been a direct impact on the results,” the 50-year-old added.
Rahul Dravid and his team are currently not involved in the ongoing five-match T20I series against Australia, which begins four days after the 2023 World Cup final. Thus, Dravid and Co.’s first assignment in this extended stint will be the upcoming multi-format tour of South Africa starting on December 10. The Indian team is expected to depart on December 6 and, as reported earlier, the travel papers of the existing backroom staff had already been prepared by the board.
BCCI President Roger Binny welcomed Dravid’s acceptance of BCCI’s offer, saying, “Rahul Dravid’s vision, professionalism and tenacious efforts have been key pillars in Team India’s success.” “As the head coach of the Indian cricket team, you are always under immense scrutiny and I commend him for not only accepting challenges but also succeeding in them. The performance of the Indian team is a testament to his strategic guidance.” Is.
“I am delighted that he has accepted the offer to remain the head coach, and it reflects the mutual respect and shared vision between him and the BCCI. I have no doubt that under his leadership the team will continue its journey to the pinnacle of success.” And set new standards along the way.”
Vikram Rathore (batting coach), Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), and T Dilip (fielding coach) are the other support staff members who have received contract extensions along with Rahul Dravid.
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