Rahul Dravid To Continue As Team India's Head Coach, Supporting Staff Retained By The BCCI

Rahul Dravid will continue as the Head Coach, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday.

The extension of the contract for the Head Coach's position has been done after a productive discussion Rahul Dravid, said BCCI President Roger Binny.

After the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, Rahul Dravid's contract had ended and the BCCI was in continuous talks with him, and he has now agreed to further the tenure.

The statement read: "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."

Thanking the BCCI, Rahul Dravid said, "The last two years with Team India have been thoroughly memorable. Together, we have witnessed the highs and lows, and throughout this journey, the support and camaraderie within the group have been phenomenal. I am genuinely proud of the culture we have set in the dressing room.

It's a culture that stands resilient, whether in moments of triumph or adversity. The skills and talent that our team possesses are phenomenal, and what we've stressed is following the right process and sticking to our preparations, which has had a direct impact on the overall result.

The cricket body has also appointed VVS Laxman as the stand-in head coach. He will also head the National Cricket Council (NCA) in Bengaluru.