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The BCCI, which oversees cricket in India, has not yet
held any talks on what will happen to Rahul Dravid’s support staff. If India
had, unimaginably, lost the semifinal at the Wankhede on Wednesday, their time
might have come to an end. It now expires on November 19.
Contracts with Rahul Dravid and his support team
expired after the World Cup, and the BCCI had differing opinions about how to
proceed with the coaching group. Although Dravid’s coaching technique was
initially viewed with some scepticism by BCCI officials, the Indian team’s
recent performances could have changed those opinions.
Given India’s outstanding World Cup performance and
their imperious dominance throughout the competition, a contract extension or
renewal may be imminent. The important thing to consider is whether Dravid
wants to carry on.
First impressions of him once he took over in 2021
were that of a reluctant coach. Regardless of the team’s success, those close
to him had hinted that he may voluntarily resign following the World Cup. It’s
unclear what Dravid thinks right now about a possible extension, though.
Dravid’s future has not been discussed with him in the past month or any
previous time. He has concentrated on the current task.
Extension offers are expected for Dravid’s support
staff, which includes fielding coach T Dilip, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, and
batting coach Vikram Rathour, whether he decides to stay on. Information should
become available soon.
As for the Twenty20 series against Australia, which
starts on November 23, it has been reported that coaches from the National
Cricket Academy (NCA) under VVS Laxman will be in charge of managing it. This
arrangement gives the BCCI enough time to make judgements regarding Dravid and
his team’s future.
The BCCI has not yet confirmed a date for selecting
the squad for the T20I series. It is anticipated that this will happen only on
November 20, the day after the final. Two days later, the match will commence
in Visakhapatnam.