In the corridors of Indian cricket, the buzz surrounds a potential change in leadership as top BCCI officials dive into discussions with Rahul Dravid about his coaching role. The looming 2024 T20 World Cup adds an intriguing layer, with the board contemplating entrusting a fresh face with the reins. NCA director VVS Laxman emerges as a prime candidate.
As Rahul Dravid’s two-year stint as India’s head coach concludes on the day of the World Cup final, speculation about his future intensifies. A BCCI official, speaking under the cloak of confidentiality, reveals, “Rahul and the BCCI discussed the current situation. We will respect their decision.” The ticking clock towards the T20 World Cup prompts considerations about the timing and process of introducing a new coach.
The official emphasizes the awareness that the transition period requires careful planning, given the proximity of the World Cup. “We are also discussing whether the current coach-captain combination will be needed in the T20 World Cup,” adds the official, hinting at the delicate balance in decision-making.
Acknowledging Dravid’s commendable collaboration with skipper Rohit Sharma over the past two years, despite the absence of global trophies, the board acknowledges achievements like the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals, the 2023 World Test Championship final, and the 50-over World Cup final. The recent triumph in the Asia Cup further underscores the collaborative success.
Anticipation heightens as all stakeholders, including Rohit Sharma, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and key BCCI officials, weigh in on the impending decision. The cricketing carousel is in motion, awaiting the announcement that will shape India’s coaching landscape in the run-up to the T20 World Cup.
