May 10th 2024.
Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, may have to reapply for his position once his tenure ends next month at the T20 World Cup, according to BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. Shah made it clear that the new coach will be appointed for a three-year term. Initially, Dravid had a two-year contract, but it was extended along with his support staff after the conclusion of the 50-overs World Cup in November of last year.
In an interaction with select media at the BCCI office on Thursday, Shah stated, "We will be calling for applications in the next few days. Rahul Dravid's tenure is coming to an end, and if he wishes to continue, he will have to reapply. Our goal is to find a long-term coach for the next three years." He further added that the final decision will be made by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), which consists of Jatin Paranjape, Ashok Malhotra, and Sulakshana Naik.
When asked about the possibility of having different coaches for different formats, Shah mentioned that it has never been done in Indian cricket before. He also pointed out that many players, such as Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, play in all formats, making it difficult to have different coaches. However, he reiterated that the final decision lies with the CAC, and he will have to implement their choice.
Shah also mentioned that the CAC can select a foreign coach, and in that case, he cannot interfere. He also revealed that the vacant post of one national selector is expected to be filled soon, as interviews have already been conducted.
On the topic of running for the position of chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Shah remained non-committal and said, "Let me focus on my current role in BCCI. There may be speculation, but I am committed to my job here. I believe I am doing a good job." He also spoke about the upcoming T20 World Cup, stating that India is sending an experienced team due to the unknown conditions in the USA. The team will travel in two batches, with some players leaving on May 24 and the rest after the IPL final.
Shah also dismissed the rumors of a revival of the Champions League T20, a franchise-based competition involving India, England, and Australia. He said that the CEO of Cricket Victoria, Nick Cummins, did not discuss this with him, and there are no talks happening about it. He also mentioned that the ICC has not approached the BCCI about creating windows for country-based T20 leagues.
Speaking about the World Test Championship final, which has been held in England for the first two editions, Shah said that the BCCI will speak to the ICC about hosting it at a different venue from 2027. He cited the lack of suitable venues in India and Australia during the monsoon season as a reason for this decision.
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