The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, has been given a contract extension. Dravid's initial two-year contract ended after the Cricket World Cup 2023, where India reached the final but lost to Australia. Despite getting offers from several Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, Dravid chose to stay as head coach of the national team. South Africa will be his first job after his contract is renewed.
The BCCI released a statement acknowledging Dravid's contribution to the team and commending his professionalism. They also praised VVS Laxman, the Head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and stand-in head coach, for his exemplary roles. The BCCI president, Roger Binny, expressed his appreciation for Dravid's vision and efforts, stating that his strategic guidance has been instrumental in the team's success. Binny believes that under Dravid's leadership, the team will continue to achieve new heights.
Jay Shah, the Honorary Secretary of the BCCI, also praised Dravid, stating that he is the best person for the role of head coach. Shah credited Dravid's commitment to excellence for the team's top ranking in all three formats of the game. He highlighted the team's extraordinary World Cup campaign, where they won 10 consecutive games before the final. Shah assured Dravid of the BCCI's full support and commitment to sustained success at the international level.
Dravid expressed his gratitude to the BCCI and his family for their trust and support. He described the last two years with the team as memorable and praised the culture that has been established within the dressing room. Dravid emphasised the importance of following the right process and preparations, which have had a direct impact on the team's results. He acknowledged the sacrifices made by his family and expressed his commitment to the pursuit of excellence in the future.
Overall, the contract extension for Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team has been met with praise and support from the BCCI and the cricketing community. Dravid's leadership and guidance have been credited for the team's success, and there is optimism for continued achievements under his tenure.
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