The Indian Cricket Board is contemplating offering Rahul Dravid a two-year contract extension to continue his role as coach. This information is according to reports from news agency PTI. As talks to finalise the specifics take place, the cricketing body is now inclined to have Dravid guide the Indian squad for the next South Africa tour.
This year, Dravid has led the Indian side to second place finishes both in the World Test Championship (WTC) as well as the ODI World Cup. Despite this, the big global trophy has still to materialise. There are voices in the Indian Cricket Board that support keeping Dravid as head coach. The thinking behind this decision is to bring some balance and consistency in the senior team.
From December 10, 2023, to January 7, 2024, India is slated to be in South Africa. They will be playing three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches. India will play in the T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies in June 2024. The Indian players will also be involved in the Indian Premier League season from March 2024.
VVS Laxman may serve as the team’s coach throughout the white-ball leg of the series. This will also give him a firsthand assessment of the “A” team. Laxman is presently playing in the upcoming T20I series between Australia and the Indian senior side.
“Jay Shah has had discussions with Dravid during last week” : Source
A senior source inside the Indian Cricket Board spoke about the talks of retaining Rahul Dravid as Head-coach of the Indian Team. He gave an all-hands idea of what the Indian Cricket Board has been discussing and what is their plan for that role as of now.
The source told PTI as he said, “The BCCI secretary Jay Shah has had discussions with Dravid during last week. Obviously, the fine prints of the new contract are yet to be worked out. But BCCI wants Dravid to go to South Africa with the Test team.”
Fans react as Rahul Dravid is offered contract extension as Indian Team Head Coach:
The BCCI has offered to extend Rahul Dravid's tenure as Head Coach. Dravid yet to give confirmation. (Espncricinfo). pic.twitter.com/0HdsKIZSED
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 28, 2023
Seeing the results
He should continue at least till champions trophy— Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) November 28, 2023
Is it the right option ?
— Aditya (@AdityaDntCare) November 28, 2023
I think dravid should continue his coaching alongside Rohit and Virat so that we can try to win the T20 world cup next year
— Naman Rajoria (@rajorianaman) November 28, 2023
Best of luck team india
— ???????? ???? (@IsHQ_QaTil) November 29, 2023
He will ensure India win the T-20 world cup
— CricXtra (@CricXtra_) November 28, 2023
He can continue I feel atleast till the next T20 WC
— Karthik (@vsk_says) November 28, 2023
But earlier rumors were coming that Dravid was going to become the coach of Lucknow. !
— Ghouse ? (@Mohamma6506) November 28, 2023
Good decision and improve
— Aslam Khan (@jasmy_20k) November 28, 2023
