The formality has been completed.
The former Indian captain Rahul Dravid was officially appointed as the next head coach for the Indian men’s senior team.
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) made an announcement on Wednesday night, said he would take over from Ravi Shastri from the house series against New Zealand, which began on November 17.
Toi was the first to report about BCCI who attacked the agreement after President Sourav Ganguly and Secretary Jay Shah had a marathon meeting with him on the night of the final IPL in Dubai on October 15.
The Board has not released the terms of appointment but understood that Dravid has approved a two-year contract with an annual salary of Rs 10 Crore.
The BCCI source told Tii the process was formality because the agreement was carried out in Dubai.
BCCI did not even appoint a third member in CAC after the former Indian Pacer Madan Lal had to retreat because he was now 70 years old.
Toi understands that there are not many applications after appearing that Dravid is in talks with the board.
Former Indian VVS Laxman’s only backup if Dravid will reject the offer.
Dravid is the head and shoulders on the applicant.
“The cricket advisory committee consisting of Sulakshana rose and RP Singh met on Wednesday and unanimously appointed Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the Indian team (senior man).
Former Indian captain will take over from the upcoming house series against New Zealand,” Read the BCCI statement on Wednesday.
Ganguly and Shah have encouraged Dravid to realize Indian cricket at the top of the transition.
Dravid will run busy with three ICC events crossing the format to line up for the next two years.
“It is an absolute honor to be appointed as a new head coach from the Indian cricket team.
Under Shastri, the team has done it very well, and I hope to work with the team to advance this.
After working with most boys, well In NCA, U19 and India ‘a’ setup, I know they have passion and desire to improve every day.
There are several Multi-Team Marquee events in the next two years, and I hope to work with players and support staff to reach potential We, “Dravid said in a statement.
“The efforts of Rahul in NCA have maintained several young cricket talents who have continued to represent the country on the international stage.
I hope his new assignment will bring Indian crickets to new heights,” Ganguly said.
“With two world cups scheduled to take place in the next two years, it is important to have a smooth transition, and the former Indian captain is the right person for the job.
After giving direction which is needed for NCA and overseeing the development of boys in India u -19 and India level, we believe this is also a natural development for him as a coach, “Shah said.
The process of choosing Dravid support staff will start now.
The last date for the application for the Bowling Coach post, Fielding coach, coach and coach batting is Wednesday.
In accordance with the BCCI protocol, voters and head coaches will have big words in the appointment.
Toi has reported on October 12 that former Indian Pacer Paras Mhambrey, who has become a trusted Lieutant Dravid, is a danger to the coach Bowling post while Vikram Rathour will be maintained as Batting coach.