Rahul Dravid Will get Extension As Head Coach Of Crew India, Mahambrey, Rathour Additionally Retained

Mumbai : The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday introduced the extension of contracts for head coach Rahul Dravid and the help employees of Crew India (Senior Males).
“The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Rahul Dravid after the time period of his contract ended following the not too long ago concluded ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to additional the tenure,” BCCI mentioned in an official assertion.
“The Board acknowledges Dravid’s instrumental function in moulding the Indian Crew and commends his distinctive professionalism. The Board additionally appreciates VVS Laxman for his exemplary roles as Head of NCA and because the stand-in head coach. Just like their legendary on-field partnerships, Dravid and Laxman have labored intently in driving Indian Cricket ahead” the assertion added.
Batting coach Vikram Rathour, fielding coach T Dilip and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey will proceed their stint with staff India as BCCI additionally prolonged contracts of help employees of Crew India.
Dravid’s second stint with the Crew India would be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which may have three ODIs and T20Is every and two Exams. The red-ball leg will begin from December 26.
Following that might be a five-match Check sequence towards England at dwelling, earlier than the ICC T20 World Cup in June in West Indies/USA.
Dravid changed Ravi Shastri following a disappointing ICC T20 World Cup marketing campaign in 2021, which noticed India exit within the Tremendous 12 stage. He was appointed for a two-year time period, which ended with India’s runners-up end within the not too long ago concluded ICC Cricket World Cup at dwelling.
On the contract extention, Dravid mentioned, “The final two years with Crew India have been totally memorable. Collectively, we now have witnessed the highs and lows, and all through this journey, the help and camaraderie throughout the group have been phenomenal. I’m genuinely happy with the tradition we now have set within the dressing room. It’s a tradition that stands resilient, whether or not in moments of triumph or adversity. The abilities and expertise that our staff possesses are phenomenal, and what we’ve confused is following the appropriate course of and sticking to our preparations, which has had a direct affect on the general consequence.”
“I thank the BCCI and the Workplace Bearers for putting their belief in me, endorsing my imaginative and prescient, and offering help throughout this era. The calls for of this function necessitate appreciable time away from dwelling, and I deeply respect my household’s sacrifices and help. 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,” he added. (AGENCIES)