IPL 2024 Auction | Rahul Dravid In Talks With Franchise After India's Heartbreaking WC Defeat
Rahul Dravid has previously coached Delhi Capitals (Twitter)
A heartbreaking loss in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023 against Australia on Sunday (November 19) also brought curtains on head coach Rahul Dravid's two-year contract and the India legend is unlikely to put his interest forward for extension, the Times of India reported.
Dravid had emerged non-committed about his future in the immediate aftermath of India's painstaking six-wicket defeat in Ahmedabad during the press conference, stating he still hasn't had time to reflect upon his role and the future with the senior team.
However, TOI reported Dravid is unlikely to bid his name in the next coach's appointment process, with his former teammate and current NCA Director of Cricket VVS Laxman, who has filled on multiple occasions on an interim basis, expected to take over the role on a full-time basis.
Dravid In Talks With IPL Franchise For Coaching Gig
Further, it is understood Dravid is eyeing a fresh start to his coaching career by joining as head of support staff for an Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the league's 2024 edition. According to TOI, Dravid, who has previously coached the Delhi franchise, is in talks with one of the ten sides for a potential two-year contract.
"He's in talks with an IPL team for a big two-year contract," a source privy to the developments told TOI. "Dravid has communicated to the BCCI that he isn't keen to continue as a full-time coach."
"He's fine with a role at the NCA as the head there (a role he previously served in), which will allow him to stay back in his hometown Bengaluru. Like earlier, he's fine with coaching the team sporadically, but not again as a full-time coach," the source added.
Before coaching India and India U19s, the legendary batter coached IPL teams such as Delhi Daredevils (now called the Capitals) and Rajasthan Royals.
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