The BCCI has invited job applications for Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Rahul Dravid’s two year-contract has ended and as per protocol, BCCI has invited applications. According to the reports, Dravid is likely to reapply for a two-year extension. Rahul Dravid has played a vital role as an NCA Head.
“Rahul Dravid could well reapply for the post. But with Ravi Shastri’s tenure ending in November 2021 after T20 WC, there is every possibility of Rahul being elevated to the head coach’s position. Bottom line, he remains very much a part of the system,” a BCCI source told PTI.
Recently, we’ve seen India’s string B side went to Sri Lanka to play limited-overs cricket as the main team was in England for the test series. So, here you can know about the depth of the Indian team. With IPL, domestic tournaments, and India A tours, the Indian team has such a strong depth in all three departments. And lots of credit goes to Rahul Dravid as he has worked extensively with these youngsters over the last 5 years.
Dravid has been a key contributor in building up a strong Indian bench strength. He has played a key role in the rise of Indian youngsters over the last few years including the likes of Mayank Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, etc. He has also won a U-19 World Cup in 2018 as an India coach.
Rahul Dravid recently went to Sri Lanka as head coach of India’s limited-overs squad. India won the ODI series 2-1 in Sri Lanka but lost the T20I series 1-2 under the coaching stint of Dravid. At the end of the series, he was asked if wanted to be India’s head coach on a long-term basis, Dravid said: “I haven’t really thought anything far ahead, to be honest. I am enjoying doing what I am doing,” Dravid said.
Responsibilties as Head of NCA
“The Head Cricket NCA will be overall responsible for running all cricket coaching programs at the NCA. He will be responsible for the preparation and development. And the performance of all cricketers attending training at the Academy,” read part of the NCA head job description on the BCCI website.
“The remit may include, but not limited to India A sides, under 23, Under 19, Under 16 team players. As well as state association players who train at the NCA and upgrade skills at the NCA,” it added.