Rahul Dravid Confirms T20 World Cup 2024 As His Last Tournament As India's Head Coach

Rahul Dravid to Step Down After T20 World Cup [x.com]

In a big news coming up from Indian cricket, the esteemed head coach of India’s men’s team, Rahul Dravid has announced that he will step down after the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

Rahul Dravid Confirms Departure

Rahul Dravid confirmed that he will not be extending his contract, which concludes at the end of the tournament. This news, reported by journalist Vimal Kumar, on Social Media ’X’ who is with the team in New York, marks the end of a significant era for Indian cricket.

Dravid’s tenure began in November-December 2021 during the series against New Zealand, and he has since been a pivotal figure in shaping team's strategies and performance.

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Under his leadership, India has seen both challenges and triumphs, but Dravid's commitment to nurturing young talent and emphasizing solid cricketing principles has been unwavering.

As Dravid prepares for his final stint with the team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is actively searching for his successor.

The frontrunner for this prestigious role appears to be Gautam Gambhir. Recently, Gambhir guided the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in IPL 2024 as their mentor, showcasing his leadership and strategic acumen.

He has expressed his interest in the position, stating that coaching the Indian team would be the highest honor.

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