Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Wednesday, determined to increase the tenure of Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach. His contract formally ended after the conclusion of World Cup 2023 and is at the moment away from the continued T20I collection between India and Australia. However, Dravid and his whole support staff will now journey to South Africa the place India will play 3 T20Is, as many ODIs and a pair of Test matches.
BCCI confirmed the event popping out with an official launch whereas aso appreciating Dravid’s function in India’s latest unbeaten run to the ultimate of the World Cup. For the unversed, the support staff comprising, Vikram Rathore (batting coach), Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach) and T Dilip (fielding coach) may even proceed of their respective roles. However, BCCI has not said that the precise length of the extension for the teaching staff.
“The final two years with Team India have been completely memorable. Together, we have now witnessed the highs and lows, and all through this journey, the support and camaraderie inside the group have been phenomenal. I’m genuinely happy with the tradition we have now set within the dressing room. It’s a tradition that stands resilient, whether or not in moments of triumph or adversity. The expertise and expertise that our crew possesses are phenomenal, and what we have harassed is following the proper course of and sticking to our preparations, which has had a direct impression on the general outcome.
“I thank the BCCI and the Office Bearers for putting their belief in me, endorsing my imaginative and prescient, and offering support throughout this era. The calls for of this function necessitate appreciable time away from residence, and I deeply respect my household’s sacrifices and support. Their instrumental function behind the scenes has been invaluable. As we embrace new challenges submit the World Cup, we stay dedicated to the pursuit of excellence,” Dravid stated after his extension as India’s head coach was confirmed.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah additionally lauded Dravid’s contribution throughout his tenure on the helm and particularly appreciated the crew’s efficiency beneath him on the World Cup. “I had talked about that there isn’t any higher particular person than Rahul Dravid to take over the function of Head Coach on the time of his appointment, and Mr. Dravid has confirmed himself once more with his unparalleled dedication to excellence. Team India is now a formidable unit throughout codecs, and our prime rating in all three codecs instantly displays his imaginative and prescient, steerage, and the roadmap he charted for the crew.
“Having won 10 consecutive games before the final, our World Cup campaign was nothing short of extraordinary, and the Head Coach deserves appreciation for setting up the right platform for the team to flourish. The Head Coach has our full backing, and we will provide him with all the support needed for sustained success at the international level,” he stated.
BCCI President Roger Binny stated, “Mr. Rahul Dravid’s vision, professionalism, and unyielding efforts have been important pillars in Team India’s success. As Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team, you are always under immense scrutiny and I extend appreciation to him not only for embracing the challenges but for thriving in them. The performances of the Indian Team are a testament to his strategic guidance. I am delighted that he accepted the offer to remain the Head Coach, and it speaks of the mutual respect and shared vision between him and the BCCI. I have no doubt that under him, the team will continue its march to the pinnacle of success and set new benchmarks along the way.”
