Extension on playing cards, BCCI needs Dravid to educate staff in South Africa

The BCCI is more likely to provide one other two-year contract to Rahul Dravid however, as of now, the governing physique needs the pinnacle coach to information the staff in the course of the tour of South Africa because the modalities are being labored on.

Dravid, underneath whose teaching India completed runners-up in each the World Test Championship (WTC) and the ODI World Cup, has had an excellent report prior to now two years and many individuals within the BCCI consider that conserving him would permit the senior staff to have continuity.

“The BCCI secretary Jay Shah had discussions with Dravid during last week. Obviously, the fine print of the new contract is yet to be worked out.

“But BCCI wants Dravid to go to South Africa with the Test team,” a senior BCCI office-bearer instructed  PTI on circumstances of anonymity.

So, will he be able to go for one tour with out signing the contract? “The contract will be worked out but the Test series is important and even if he doesn’t go for the T20I series in SA, he can join (the team) from the ODIs,” the supply stated.

In the case of VVS Laxman, he may coach the staff in the course of the first part of the sequence, additionally permitting him to have a first-hand measure of the ‘A’ staff.

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“Laxman’s hands are full with the NCA work plus there’s another U19 World Cup coming up. There’s A team tour to South Africa.

“He is also involved in cricketing matters with regards to construction of a new NCA facility which is at full swing,” the supply added.

Dravid, nevertheless, hasn’t but intimated his determination as he additionally has a number of presents to turn into Team Director/Team Mentor from IPL franchises which is hefty cash with a lot lesser involvement.

However, he may weigh in on the great work produced by his staff which additionally entails batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and fielding coach T Dilip.

It could be attention-grabbing to see the character of Dravid’s tenure extension, whether or not will probably be for a 12 months conserving the following T20 World Cup in thoughts or until 2025 which covers all the ongoing WTC cycle and the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be hosted by Pakistan for now.