Rahul Dravid has agreed to become the coach of India A and India Under-19 teams, confirmed BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur in his press conference in Kolkata.
“The good news is that Rahul Dravid has agreed to coach India A and India Under-19 in the future,” Thakur said.
This announcement has come days after the formation of the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman. The committee met in Kolkata along with Thakur and BCCI President, Jagmohan Dalmiya, after which the announcement about Dravid was made.
On the appointment of the next Team India coach, Thakur said the decision will be taken after seeking advice from the committee formed by the three legends of Indian Cricket.
“Till the time we don’t make any changes, the current set-up will continue. We have not shortlisted any names but in some time we will have a few names and the advisory committee meeting will be held,” he said.
Speaking about the meeting held in Kolkata, Thakur said one of the recommendations from the Advisory Committee was for India A team to have more overseas exposure in the future.
“We will be hiring a number of coaches, physios and trainers. We would like to have a pyramid like structure where from top to bottom, similar coaching and facilities are available to all,” the Secretary said. “All three (of the committee members) of them agree that if need be, Sourav, Sachin and Laxman can spare some time to help the Indian cricketers.
“Our focus will be to play more and more overseas. The next meeting of legends committee will be held after the shortlist of new trainers and physios is decided.”
Another recommendation was to shortlist a pool of fast bowlers and spinners and give them specialised coaching.
“One important recommendation was that to select a pool of 15 fast bowlers and 15 spinners and have specialist coaches for them.”
“I am glad that when Sourav, Sachin and Laxman were approached, everybody agreed in minutes. The passion and commitment level shown by the former cricketers is exceptional,” Thakur said.
By: BCCI
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