URGENT...BCCI extends Rahul Dravid's contract as India head coach...CRICKET NEWS

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URGENT...BCCI extends Rahul Dravid's contract as India head coach...CRICKET NEWS

BCCI Extends Contract of Rahul Dravid as India Head Coach, Sets Sights on Future Success

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made an exciting announcement today, revealing the contract extension of Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team. Alongside Dravid, the team's support coaching staff, including Vikram Rathour (batting coach), Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach), and T Dilip (fielding coach), also received extensions.

Originally slated to conclude after the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, Dravid's tenure will now continue, thanks to the unanimous agreement of the BCCI. Dravid's first reign as Head Coach saw India rise to the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Team Rankings in all formats. Despite this achievement, the team fell short of clinching any major ICC trophy on three separate occasions. With his extended tenure, Dravid aims to change that.

India's recent performances have shown promise, with appearances in the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2022, the final of the World Test Championship in June, and a runner-up finish in the Men's Cricket World Cup. Dravid's leadership has played a crucial role in these successes.

Expressing his gratitude, Dravid stated, "The past two years with Team India have been truly remarkable. Together, we have experienced the ups and downs of cricket, and throughout this journey, the support and camaraderie within the team have been exceptional." He further emphasized the importance of the team culture and the impact it has on their performance. Dravid acknowledged the team's extraordinary skills and talent, emphasizing the significance of following the right process and preparation for achieving desired results.

Jay Shah, the Honorary Secretary of the BCCI, highlighted Dravid's unparalleled commitment to excellence, stating, "There is no better person than Rahul Dravid to lead as Head Coach. His vision, guidance, and roadmap have transformed Team India into a formidable unit across all formats, as evident from our top rankings." Shah praised Dravid's role in India's extraordinary World Cup campaign, which included ten consecutive victories leading up to the final. The BCCI is fully supportive and committed to providing Dravid and his coaching staff with all the necessary resources for sustained success at the international level.

While the duration of the extension remains undisclosed, Dravid and his team are already preparing for their upcoming tour of South Africa, which includes T20Is, ODIs, and Tests as part of the World Test Championship 2025 cycle. Additionally, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2024 holds significant importance for Dravid and the team.

With the contract extension of Rahul Dravid and the support staff, the BCCI has set its sights on future success, aiming to build on the team's recent accomplishments and create a legacy of triumph in Indian cricket.