BCCI invites application for head coach job as Dravid tenure set to end

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Monday, June 13 invited applications for the role of head coach of the senior national men's team. Rahul Dravid's tenure is all set to end after the T20 World Cup in June and the richest cricket board has set a deadline of May 27 for applying for the top job in the senior national team.

The BCCI, in a statement, mentioned the role would be for a period of 3.5 years from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027. Notably, Rahul Dravid's tenure, which was extended after the ODI World Cup, would come to an end after the T20 World Cup, which ends on June 29. India will play the Champions Trophy in 2025 and ODI World Cup in 2027.

"Applications for the position should be submitted by 6PM IST on May 27, 2024. The selection process will include a thorough review of



applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates," the BCCI said in a statement.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah, speaking to the press last week, confirmed that Rahul Dravid would be eligible to re-apply for the post of the head coach role, adding that his tenure wouldn't be automatically extended.

Jay Shah had also not ruled out the possibility of having a foreign coach for the senior national men's team. Duncan Fletcher was the last foreign coach for Team India. Ever since, India have had only former national team players as head coaches -- Ravi Shastri, Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid.

"We cannot determine whether the new coach will be Indian or foreign. It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body," Shah said.