Rahul Dravids tenure as Indias head coach concluded on a high note with the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph under Rohit Sharmas captaincy. Despite speculation about his reapplication for the position, Dravid opted not to continue, leaving fans and experts curious about the reasons behind his decision. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah shed light on Dravids decision, emphasizing that it was driven by personal commitments rather than professional inclination. He told me that due to family commitments he wants to quit, and we respect his decision, Shah explained during a press briefing in Barbados. He further clarified that the board did not press Dravid to extend his tenure.Contributions to Indian cricketShah lauded Dravids immense contributions to Indian cricket, highlighting his roles as a former cricketer, administrator at the National Cricket Academy, and head coach of the Indian team. Rahul bhai has served Indian cricket for the past five and a half years, Shah remarked.Key role in recent successReflecting on Dravids impact, Shah drew parallels between his influence and Rohit Sharmas leadership during the T20 World Cup victory. Rahul Dravids role is as important as Rohit Sharma in this T20 World Cup title triumph, Shah asserted. He also noted Dravids leadership during Indias journey to the 2023 ODI World Cup final, highlighting his commitment to completing the teams objectives.Upcoming appointments and transitionLooking ahead, Shah confirmed that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) is finalizing the appointment of a new head coach. Both coach and selector appointments will be made shortly, Shah assured. He mentioned that former cricketer VVS Laxman would oversee the teams upcoming matches in Zimbabwe, signaling a smooth transition to the new coaching regime starting from the Sri Lanka series.
