“We’ll name for functions within the subsequent few days. Rahul Dravid’s tenure is coming to an finish. He has to reapply if he has to proceed. We’re searching for a long-term coach, for 3 years,” BCCI secretary Shah stated whereas speaking to media on the BCCI workplace in Mumbai on Thursday.
Dravid, who had a two-year contract initially, was given an extension alongside along with his help workers after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup in November final 12 months.
The workers of assistant coaches for batting, bowling and fielding might be finalized after the brand new coach has been appointed and consulted for a similar.
Shah stated contemplating a foregin coach for the job is as much as the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC).
“If the CAC selects a overseas coach, I can not intervene,” Shah stated.
Prefer it has been the norm with the BCCI, there’ll seemingly be similar coach for all codecs and never completely different coaches for the white-ball codecs and Take a look at cricket.
“That call can even be made by the CAC….There isn’t a precedent for such a scenario in India,” Shah stated.
The BCCI secretary additionally revealed that just a few candidates have already been interviewed for the vacant put up of 1 nationwide selector.
“Just a few interviews for the selector’s put up have already occurred. We’ll announce it quickly,” he stated.
Shah talked about that the board intends to debate with the ICC the opportunity of internet hosting the World Take a look at Championship remaining at a distinct venue ranging from 2027. England has hosted the primary two editions of the Take a look at cricket’s summit conflict, together with the continuing one for the 2023-25 cycle.
“We now have spoken about (it with) the ICC for 2027. There are solely three fundamental Take a look at centres — India, England and Australia. You can not maintain it in Australia throughout that window and even in India. Even in Bengaluru, it rains throughout that point,” he stated.
(With PTI inputs)
