New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Wednesday that it extended the contract of Rahul Dravid as Team India head coach after it expired at the end of the ICC World Cup 2023.
The contracts of the support staff – batting coach Vikram Rathore, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and fielding coach T. Dilip – were also extended.
“The Board acknowledges Mr. Dravid’s instrumental role in moulding the Indian Team and commends his exceptional professionalism,” the BCCI said in a statement.
In his response, Dravid thanked the BCCI “for placing their trust in me, endorsing my vision, and providing support during this period”.
“As we embrace new challenges post the World Cup, we remain committed to the pursuit of excellence,” he added.
In the recently concluded championship, India won all 10 matches leading to the finals but lost the title clash to Australia.
BCCI President Roger Binny said the performances of the Indian team were “a testament to his (Dravid’s) strategic guidance”. “I am delighted that he accepted the offer to remain the Head Coach… 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.”
Dravid was previously contracted to be head coach for two years, having replaced Ravi Shastri after the T20 World Cup in 2021.
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