Rahul Dravid formally applies for the post of Head coach for Team India

Xtra Time Web Desk: Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Tuesday applied for the post of Head Coach of Indian team. With Dravid applying, the job for the Cricket Advisory Committee becomes easier as there aren’t any big names in fray who can match the batting great’s stature.

It is reliably learnt that Dravid if the first and only choice as Head Coach for BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah.

“Yes, Rahul has formally applied today as it’s the last day of the deadline. His team at the NCA, bowling coach Paras (Mhambrey) and fielding coach Abhay (Sharma) have already applied. His application was just a formality,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.

Dravid recently met the BCCI brass in Dubai on the sidelines of the IPL final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.

In another big development former India cricketer VVS Laxman has been approached by the BCCI to become the Director of National Cricket Academy which is left vacant after Dravid chose to apply for Head Coach of senior team.

It is learnt from sources that Laxman might not continue as the mentor of IPL side Sunrisers Hyderbad and in case, he is selected, he would also have to leave his media commitments including commentary and writing columns.

The national coach and the NCA head are expected to work in close coordination keeping the interests of Indian cricket in mind.

In case Laxman turns down the offer, BCCI would have to look for other options. Anil Kumble is another big name but it remains to be seen whether the BCCI would approach the former India captain.

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Title: Rahul Dravid formally applies for the post of Head coach for Team India
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Published Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:40:30 +0000

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