The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced an extension of the contract for Head Coach Rahul Dravid and the support staff of the Indian men’s senior cricket team. This announcement was made on Wednesday, despite the recent disappointment of India’s early exit from the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Rahul Dravid’s previous contract as head coach was set to expire following the conclusion of the home 50-overs World Cup. However, after discussions, the BCCI has now engaged to extend his tenure. The exact duration of the contract extension is yet to be officially confirmed. It is widely expected though that Dravid will continue serving as India’s head coach at least through the next ICC T20 World Cup scheduled for June 2024.
Overall, while India fell short of expectations at the recent 2023 ODI World Cup, the BCCI has shown continued faith in Rahul Dravid’s leadership. Both he and his supporting coaching staff will remain in place guiding the Indian men’s cricket team through future tournaments and series.
