Following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to extend Rahul Dravid and his coaching staff's tenure with the senior men's Indian team, the former skipper has added suspense to the extension period. The BCCI confirmed the extension without specifying the duration after an impressive World Cup campaign.
Despite the announcement, Dravid remained tight-lipped on the exact duration of his contract extension during a meeting with chief selector Ajit Agarkar to finalize India's squads for the South Africa series. Dravid stated, "Nothing's out officially. I haven't signed anything as yet, so once I get the papers, we will discuss it."
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In a statement, the BCCI announced, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the extension of contracts for Head Coach Mr. Rahul Dravid and the Support Staff of Team India (Senior Men). The BCCI engaged in productive discussions with Mr. Rahul Dravid after the term of his contract ended following the recently concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and unanimously agreed to further the tenure."
Expressing gratitude, Dravid praised the team's culture and acknowledged the support and trust placed in him. "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," he added.
Dravid's renewed contract is set to commence with India's all-format tour of South Africa, including three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches. Currently absent from the T20I series against Australia, Dravid's extension reaffirms the BCCI's confidence in his leadership.
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