Ravi Shastri is all set to step down from his post of India head coach at the end of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. His contract expires after the conclusion of the tournament and Shastri will be looking for new challenges as he part ways with the Indian team. He will be replaced by the legendary Rahul Dravid, who has been already confirmed to take over as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team ahead of the start of the New Zealand series at home later this month.

Shastri was asked about his tenure as the head coach of the Indian side as Virat Kohli &amp; Co. took the field against Namibia on Monday (November 08) after bowing out of the T20 World Cup 2021. The Nambia game is set to be Shastri's last as the head coach of the Indian team and Kohli's last as the captain of the T20I side. Kohli has also confirmed he will be stepping down as India's T20I captain at the end of the ongoing tournament.

Reacting to Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the team, Shastri said the batting legend will be inheriting a great team and can only raise the bar in the future. Shastri said Dravid will be inheriting a team that is not in transition and wished him to take Indian cricket to greater hieghts.

"In Rahul Dravid, they've got a guy who has inherited a great team and I think with his experience, he can only raise the bar in time to come. There are still players here who will play for another 3-4 years which is very important. It is not a team in transition and that'll make the biggest difference," Shastri said ahead of his last game as India's head coach.

"Virat is still there, he has done a fantastic job as the leader of the side, he's been the biggest ambassador for Test cricket over the last five years. Lot of credit goes to him in the way he's thought about how he wants the team to play the game and how the team has rallied around him," he added.

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Shastri was appointed as India's full-time head coach in 2017 and his contract was renewed post the conclusion of the ODI World Cup in 2019. Under Shastri, India dominated in Tests, staying at the top of the Test rankings for several months while also registering some memorable Test series wins at home and overseas.

The Asia Cup triumph under Rohit Sharma in 2018 remains Shastri's only major trophy as a head coach. He helped the team reach the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup and the final of the ICC World Test Championship but India failed to lift the trophy.

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Ravi Shastri is all set to step down from his post of India head coach at the end of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. His contract expires after the conclusion of the tournament and Shastri will be looking for new challenges as he part ways with the Indian team.

Ravi Shastri is all set to step down from his post of India head coach at the end of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021. His contract expires after the conclusion of the tournament and Shastri will be looking for new challenges as he part ways with the Indian team. He will be replaced by the legendary Rahul Dravid, who has been already confirmed to take over as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team ahead of the start of the New Zealand series at home later this month. Shastri was asked about his tenure as the head coach of the Indian side as Virat Kohli & Co. took the field against Namibia on Monday (November 08) after bowing out of the T20 World Cup 2021. The Nambia game is set to be Shastri's last as the head coach of the Indian team and Kohli's last as the captain of the T20I side. Kohli has also confirmed he will be stepping down as India's T20I captain at the end of the ongoing tournament. Reacting to Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the team, Shastri said the batting legend will be inheriting a great team and can only raise the bar in the future. Shastri said Dravid will be inheriting a team that is not in transition and wished him to take Indian cricket to greater hieghts. "In Rahul Dravid, they've got a guy who has inherited a great team and I think with his experience, he can only raise the bar in time to come. There are still players here who will play for another 3-4 years which is very important. It is not a team in transition and that'll make the biggest difference," Shastri said ahead of his last game as India's head coach. "Virat is still there, he has done a fantastic job as the leader of the side, he's been the biggest ambassador for Test cricket over the last five years. Lot of credit goes to him in the way he's thought about how he wants the team to play the game and how the team has rallied around him," he added. Also Read: Should Kohli also step down as ODI & Test captain: Fan asks Sehwag, former opener responds × Shastri was appointed as India's full-time head coach in 2017 and his contract was renewed post the conclusion of the ODI World Cup in 2019. Under Shastri, India dominated in Tests, staying at the top of the Test rankings for several months while also registering some memorable Test series wins at home and overseas. The Asia Cup triumph under Rohit Sharma in 2018 remains Shastri's only major trophy as a head coach. He helped the team reach the semi-final of the 2019 ODI World Cup and the final of the ICC World Test Championship but India failed to lift the trophy.

Ravi Shastri reacts to Rahul Dravid succeeding him as India's head coach: He has inherited a great team

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Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 3), was announced as the new Team India head coach, who will take over from Ravi Shastri post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Many believed Dravid was the ideal candidate to replace Shastri -- who took over as India's coach since mid-2017 -- and the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian cricket board managed to convince The Wall for the top job, after reports initially claimed that Dravid wasn't willing to&nbsp;stay away from his young family for so long with coaching duties.

Dravid has served Indian cricket brilliantly since his international debut. Apart from his 13,288 runs in Tests and 10,889 ODI runs, he performed various roles for the national side during his playing days; i.e. serving as a part-time wicketkeeper, finisher or middle-order batter in ODIs, opener and captain. Since his retirement, Dravid has groomed India's young talents as U-19 and A team's coach before taking over as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, in Bengaluru.

Thus, many have their eyes on Dravid in his new role as India's head coach. Ahead of the start of his tenure, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has made a&nbsp;special request for the BCCI.

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Jadeja told Cricbuzz, "If there's a role model of discipline and dedication, it's Rahul Dravid. You want a lot of things from a coach but discipline and dedication are probably the two prime things. It will be interesting to see who will make the next T20 captain - Rahul Dravid or [the selectors]. There's no doubt in his praise but when someone becomes an Indian coach, if you don't let him work or don't use his vision then it's all redundant, anyone can be a coach in that way.

"So if you have brought Rahul Dravid, the biggest name, then at least go with his vision. This is my request to the board... If a man like Rahul Dravid has joined then please, please move alongside his vision, understanding and dedication, don't tell him how to run the team," he added.

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Amid huge expectations, Dravid will be hoping to fulfill the country's wish of guiding Team India to their first-ever ICC title since 2013, i.e. if they return without the trophy in the ongoing T20 WC. As of now, Kohli-led India have a very small chance to proceed to the semi-finals from their group (Pool B).

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 3), was announced as the new Team India head coach, who will take over from Ravi Shastri post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition.

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 3), was announced as the new Team India head coach, who will take over from Ravi Shastri post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Many believed Dravid was the ideal candidate to replace Shastri -- who took over as India's coach since mid-2017 -- and the Sourav Ganguly-led Indian cricket board managed to convince The Wall for the top job, after reports initially claimed that Dravid wasn't willing to stay away from his young family for so long with coaching duties. Dravid has served Indian cricket brilliantly since his international debut. Apart from his 13,288 runs in Tests and 10,889 ODI runs, he performed various roles for the national side during his playing days; i.e. serving as a part-time wicketkeeper, finisher or middle-order batter in ODIs, opener and captain. Since his retirement, Dravid has groomed India's young talents as U-19 and A team's coach before taking over as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head, in Bengaluru. Thus, many have their eyes on Dravid in his new role as India's head coach. Ahead of the start of his tenure, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has made a special request for the BCCI. ALSO READ | Brilliant captain to excellent mentor: Selfless Rahul Dravid continues to serve Indian cricket Jadeja told Cricbuzz, "If there's a role model of discipline and dedication, it's Rahul Dravid. You want a lot of things from a coach but discipline and dedication are probably the two prime things. It will be interesting to see who will make the next T20 captain - Rahul Dravid or [the selectors]. There's no doubt in his praise but when someone becomes an Indian coach, if you don't let him work or don't use his vision then it's all redundant, anyone can be a coach in that way. "So if you have brought Rahul Dravid, the biggest name, then at least go with his vision. This is my request to the board... If a man like Rahul Dravid has joined then please, please move alongside his vision, understanding and dedication, don't tell him how to run the team," he added. ALSO READ | New coach Rahul Dravid suggests who should become India's next white-ball captain: Reports Amid huge expectations, Dravid will be hoping to fulfill the country's wish of guiding Team India to their first-ever ICC title since 2013, i.e. if they return without the trophy in the ongoing T20 WC. As of now, Kohli-led India have a very small chance to proceed to the semi-finals from their group (Pool B).

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Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE. Under him, India remain alive in the T20 WC but have very slim chances of making it to the semi-finals of the showpiece event as they need to win their remaining two games in the Super 12 round, by big margins, and also hope for other results to favour them.

India are in a tricky position in the Super 12 of the T20 WC after back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively. Irrespective of whether India will progress to the semi-finals or bow out in the group stages, the world cricket is eagerly waiting to see who will succeed Kohli as T20I captain.

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In this regard, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag told&nbsp;while responding to a query by a fan on his Facebook Watch show Virugiri Dot Com, "I think there are many candidates for captain but I think Rohit is the best candidate because he has done well as a leader for the Mumbai Indians team in the IPL. He has won the IPL championship five times. So according to me, the next T20 captain of Team India should be Rohit Sharma."

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As per reports, Rohit or Rahul are frontrunners to replace Kohli and become the next Indian captain in T20Is. In addition, the BCCI might also look to replace Kohli and appoint only one white-ball captain, especially if India bow out f the T20 WC in the group stages. The 33-year-old Kohli is, however, very likely to remain Team India's Test captain.

Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE.

Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE. Under him, India remain alive in the T20 WC but have very slim chances of making it to the semi-finals of the showpiece event as they need to win their remaining two games in the Super 12 round, by big margins, and also hope for other results to favour them. India are in a tricky position in the Super 12 of the T20 WC after back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively. Irrespective of whether India will progress to the semi-finals or bow out in the group stages, the world cricket is eagerly waiting to see who will succeed Kohli as T20I captain. ALSO READ | IND vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between India and Scotland? In this regard, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag told while responding to a query by a fan on his Facebook Watch show Virugiri Dot Com, "I think there are many candidates for captain but I think Rohit is the best candidate because he has done well as a leader for the Mumbai Indians team in the IPL. He has won the IPL championship five times. So according to me, the next T20 captain of Team India should be Rohit Sharma." ALSO READ | Players plays the game, religion doesn't: Former Pak spinner slams trolls for targetting Shami, Virat Kohli As per reports, Rohit or Rahul are frontrunners to replace Kohli and become the next Indian captain in T20Is. In addition, the BCCI might also look to replace Kohli and appoint only one white-ball captain, especially if India bow out f the T20 WC in the group stages. The 33-year-old Kohli is, however, very likely to remain Team India's Test captain.

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On Wednesday (November 3), the BCCI announced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of Team India. For the unversed, Ravi Shastri's tenure is set to end post India's T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. As Shastri had made it clear that he won't apply for an extension of his contract, the Indian cricket board named Dravid as his successor.

Dravid was touted to take over from Shastri due to his staggering record as India A and the U-19 head coach, from 2016-2019. Moreover, he has also served Indian cricket selflessly as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru post his coaching stint. When he was named as the stand-in coach for India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in mid-2021, speculations were rife that the former Indian captain was in-line to replace Shastri.&nbsp;

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Dravid is set to work with Virat Kohli, who will step aside as the T20I captain of the Men in Blue post the World Cup. While Kohli's future as ODI captain can also be discussed, depending on how India fare in the T20 WC, as per&nbsp;The Indian Express, Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is also eager to rope in a new captain in ODIs. It is expected that the new T20I captain will don the captaincy hat in two formats. While shorter format's vice-captain Rohit Sharma seems to be an ideal choice, plans could change if the board wishes to make a young player as the limited-overs captain.

As per&nbsp;The Indian Express,&nbsp;Dravid was asked about the new white-ball captain by the Cricket Advisory Committee during his interview process. In response, he has backed Rohit and KL Rahul for the job, the report mentions.&nbsp;

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Rohit, who is the most successful IPL captain with 5 titles, has led India in Kohli's absence in the shorter formats. Under him, India won the Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup in 2018. His tactical awareness and calm and composed nature has been lauded by many former cricketers in the past.&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see if Kohli loses his captaincy post from the ODI format. Will BCCI name Rohit as the white-ball captain or spring in a surprise by naming Shreyas Iyer, Rahul or Rishabh Pant as the limited-overs skipper? Only time will tell...

On Wednesday (November 3), the BCCI announced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of Team India. For the unversed, Ravi Shastri's tenure is set to end post India's T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE.

On Wednesday (November 3), the BCCI announced Rahul Dravid as the new head coach of Team India. For the unversed, Ravi Shastri's tenure is set to end post India's T20 World Cup campaign, in the UAE. As Shastri had made it clear that he won't apply for an extension of his contract, the Indian cricket board named Dravid as his successor. Dravid was touted to take over from Shastri due to his staggering record as India A and the U-19 head coach, from 2016-2019. Moreover, he has also served Indian cricket selflessly as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru post his coaching stint. When he was named as the stand-in coach for India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in mid-2021, speculations were rife that the former Indian captain was in-line to replace Shastri. ALSO READ | 'Which Theme park should we take our kids' - Rohit Sharma spills the beans on his conversations with R Ashwin Dravid is set to work with Virat Kohli, who will step aside as the T20I captain of the Men in Blue post the World Cup. While Kohli's future as ODI captain can also be discussed, depending on how India fare in the T20 WC, as per The Indian Express, Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI is also eager to rope in a new captain in ODIs. It is expected that the new T20I captain will don the captaincy hat in two formats. While shorter format's vice-captain Rohit Sharma seems to be an ideal choice, plans could change if the board wishes to make a young player as the limited-overs captain. As per The Indian Express, Dravid was asked about the new white-ball captain by the Cricket Advisory Committee during his interview process. In response, he has backed Rohit and KL Rahul for the job, the report mentions. ALSO READ | 'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach Rohit, who is the most successful IPL captain with 5 titles, has led India in Kohli's absence in the shorter formats. Under him, India won the Nidahas Trophy and Asia Cup in 2018. His tactical awareness and calm and composed nature has been lauded by many former cricketers in the past. It will be interesting to see if Kohli loses his captaincy post from the ODI format. Will BCCI name Rohit as the white-ball captain or spring in a surprise by naming Shreyas Iyer, Rahul or Rishabh Pant as the limited-overs skipper? Only time will tell...

New coach Rahul Dravid suggests who should become India's next white-ball captain: Reports

From former cricketers to fans on social media, former batting legend <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rahul-dravid-appointed-as-team-indias-head-coach-set-to-take-over-from-new-zealand-home-series-426491">Rahul Dravid</a> received greetings after his appointment as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3) that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously decided Ravi Shastri's successor.&nbsp;

The former skipper and the right-handed batter, who was working as the head of the National Cricket Academy, has been appointed for a period of two years till the 2023 50-over World Cup in India and will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand.&nbsp;

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The 48-year-old, nicknamed "The Wall" said it was an "absolute honour". "I'm really looking forward to this role. Under Shastri, the team has done very well, and I hope to work with the team to take this forward," Dravid said.&nbsp;

"Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19, and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day. There are some marquee multi-team events in the next two years, and I look forward to working with the players and the support staff to achieve our potential," Dravid added.&nbsp;

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Dravid, who played 164 tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012 and accumulated more than 10,000 runs in both formats, was previously in charge of India's Under-19 and A teams and is credited for a steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy.&nbsp;

Netizens have congratulated Dravid on his new role. Check out some of the best reactions here:

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Congratulations Rahul Dravid for becoming the coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team. Indian players will be hugely benefitted with his vast experience. Wishing him the very best to take Indian cricket to greater heights.
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Rahul Dravid takes over as Head Coach of the Indian Senior Men’s Cricket Team after the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a>. Congratulations, and best wishes, Rahul. 🥳🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayBold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayBold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/AyM7XfE0Iw">pic.twitter.com/AyM7XfE0Iw</a>
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Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketTwitter</a> <a href="https://t.co/jDMQFaDQyX">pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX</a>
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Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketTwitter</a> <a href="https://t.co/jDMQFaDQyX">pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX</a>
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I think Rahul Dravid is going to make a fantastic head coach for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> …
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/1455921074500210688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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The wall returns to rebuild. 🙌🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rahuldravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rahuldravid</a>
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) <a href="https://twitter.com/jatinsapru/status/1455921617033314315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Ravi Shastri's tenure

Shastri, who took up the job in mid-2017, had ruled out seeking an extension after his tenure expires following the T20 World Cup, where India beat Afghanistan on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

Under Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia (2018-19) and triumphed again Down Under in 2020-21.

They climbed to the top of the test rankings and reached the final of this year's inaugural World Test Championship, where they were beaten by New Zealand.

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From former cricketers to fans on social media, former batting legend Rahul Dravid received greetings after his appointment as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team.

From former cricketers to fans on social media, former batting legend Rahul Dravid received greetings after his appointment as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3) that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously decided Ravi Shastri's successor. The former skipper and the right-handed batter, who was working as the head of the National Cricket Academy, has been appointed for a period of two years till the 2023 50-over World Cup in India and will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli reacts to R Ashwin's return after India beat Afghanistan in a must-win match The 48-year-old, nicknamed "The Wall" said it was an "absolute honour". "I'm really looking forward to this role. Under Shastri, the team has done very well, and I hope to work with the team to take this forward," Dravid said. "Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19, and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day. There are some marquee multi-team events in the next two years, and I look forward to working with the players and the support staff to achieve our potential," Dravid added. WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' Dravid, who played 164 tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012 and accumulated more than 10,000 runs in both formats, was previously in charge of India's Under-19 and A teams and is credited for a steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy. Netizens have congratulated Dravid on his new role. Check out some of the best reactions here: Congratulations Rahul Dravid for becoming the coach of Indian Men’s Cricket Team. Indian players will be hugely benefitted with his vast experience. Wishing him the very best to take Indian cricket to greater heights. — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 3, 2021 × Rahul Dravid takes over as Head Coach of the Indian Senior Men’s Cricket Team after the #T20WorldCup. Congratulations, and best wishes, Rahul. 🥳🤩#PlayBold #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/AyM7XfE0Iw — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 3, 2021 × Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) November 3, 2021 × Congratulations to Rahul Dravid on being appointed as the next India men's head coach 👏#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/jDMQFaDQyX — Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) November 3, 2021 × Welcome #RahulDravid. The expectations are high but then they always were with you. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 3, 2021 × I think Rahul Dravid is going to make a fantastic head coach for #India … — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 3, 2021 × The wall returns to rebuild. 🙌🏻#Rahuldravid — Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) November 3, 2021 × Ravi Shastri's tenure Shastri, who took up the job in mid-2017, had ruled out seeking an extension after his tenure expires following the T20 World Cup, where India beat Afghanistan on Wednesday to keep alive their slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Under Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia (2018-19) and triumphed again Down Under in 2020-21. They climbed to the top of the test rankings and reached the final of this year's inaugural World Test Championship, where they were beaten by New Zealand. Here are some other reactions for Dravid: New Era Begins.. This is one of my big dream,, Dravid sir became a Main Coach of Team India... Finally Dravid Era Begins.. pic.twitter.com/AQyenCvyZO — D  (@DilipVk18) November 3, 2021 ×

'New Era Begins': Netizens congratulate Rahul Dravid on his appointment as India's head coach

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 4), was appointed as the Team India head coach by the BCCI. He will take over as the coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Ravi Shastri, post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Dravid, former Indian captain, was serving as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head and was touted to be the frontrunners to succeed Shastri. He has finally signed a two-year deal as India coach, till the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The announcement was made during India-Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2021 clash, on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. When Rohit Sharma was told about Dravid's next role in the post-match presentation, the opener lauded the former Indian captain and said, "We were playing the game (against Afghanistan), so I had no idea (about it). Congratulations to him (Rahul Dravid) for coming back in a different capacity in the Indian team, we look forward to work with him."

He added, “He (Dravid) is a stalwart of Indian cricket and it will be nice working with him in future."

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Dravid remains one of the biggest servants of Indian cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2012, he still contributes to the cricketing development in the country. After retirement, he took over as the India A and U-19 coach from 2016-2019, guiding the U-19 team to 2018 World Cup glory. Since then, he has served as the NCA head, supplying young talents to the national side by grooming them consistently and monitoring the key injured Indian players in the academy, in Bengaluru.

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It is very much likely that Rohit and Rahul will form the captain-coach pair for India in T20Is, as Virat Kohli is set to step away as captain from the shortest format post the ongoing World Cup. While his ODI captaincy will also be discussed depending on India's run in the showpiece event, Kohli is expected to remain the Test captain. Thus, Dravid is most likely to start his tenure as India coach with split captaincy within the national side across formats.

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 4), was appointed as the Team India head coach by the BCCI. He will take over as the coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Ravi Shastri, post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition.

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday (November 4), was appointed as the Team India head coach by the BCCI. He will take over as the coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Ravi Shastri, post the T20 World Cup 2021 edition. Dravid, former Indian captain, was serving as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) head and was touted to be the frontrunners to succeed Shastri. He has finally signed a two-year deal as India coach, till the 2023 ODI World Cup. The announcement was made during India-Afghanistan's T20 World Cup 2021 clash, on Wednesday evening (November 3), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. When Rohit Sharma was told about Dravid's next role in the post-match presentation, the opener lauded the former Indian captain and said, "We were playing the game (against Afghanistan), so I had no idea (about it). Congratulations to him (Rahul Dravid) for coming back in a different capacity in the Indian team, we look forward to work with him." He added, “He (Dravid) is a stalwart of Indian cricket and it will be nice working with him in future." ALSO READ | 'New Era Begins': Netizens congratulate Rahul Dravid on his appointment as India's head coach Dravid remains one of the biggest servants of Indian cricket. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2012, he still contributes to the cricketing development in the country. After retirement, he took over as the India A and U-19 coach from 2016-2019, guiding the U-19 team to 2018 World Cup glory. Since then, he has served as the NCA head, supplying young talents to the national side by grooming them consistently and monitoring the key injured Indian players in the academy, in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series It is very much likely that Rohit and Rahul will form the captain-coach pair for India in T20Is, as Virat Kohli is set to step away as captain from the shortest format post the ongoing World Cup. While his ODI captaincy will also be discussed depending on India's run in the showpiece event, Kohli is expected to remain the Test captain. Thus, Dravid is most likely to start his tenure as India coach with split captaincy within the national side across formats.

'He is a stalwart of Indian cricket' - Rohit Sharma reacts as Rahul Dravid appointed Team India's head coach

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3), adding that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously made the decision.

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Wednesday (November 3), adding that the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Sulakshana Naik and RP Singh unanimously made the decision. The 48-year-old Dravid was famous for his classical style and rock solid defence, earning the nickname "Mr. Dependable". He scored 13,288 runs in 164 Tests, second only to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for India and fourth overall in the world rankings. Dravid, formerly head coach of India A and the under-19s, called his appointment "an absolute honour". "Having worked closely with most of the boys either at NCA, U19 and India A setup, I know they have the passion and desire to improve every day," he said in the statement. The Indian cricket board further informed that the batting legend will take charge from the upcoming home series against New Zealand. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly congratulated Dravid on his appointment as he said, "The BCCI welcomes Rahul Dravid as the Head Coach of India’s senior men team. Rahul has had an illustrious playing career and is one of the greats of the game." ALSO READ | T20 WC: R Ashwin returns to Team India's XI vs Afghanistan, know after how many days "He has also served Indian cricket as Head of National Cricket Academy (NCA) with distinction. Rahul’s effort at the NCA has nurtured several young cricketing talents who have gone on to represent the country at the international stage. I am hopeful that his new stint will take Indian cricket to new heights," Ganguly added. 🚨 NEWS 🚨: Mr Rahul Dravid appointed as Head Coach - Team India (Senior Men) More Details 🔽 — BCCI (@BCCI) November 3, 2021 × WATCH | Rohit Sharma's special praise for Virat Kohli, says 'his hunger for success is just unbelievable' Ravi Shastri's tenure T20 World Cup will mark the end of Ravi Shastri's tenure as India's head coach in the November 14 final in Dubai. BCCI states that under Shastri, the Indian team adopted a "bold and fearless" approach and performed creditably both in home and away conditions. Since replacing Anil Kumble in mid-2017, Shastri, 59, has overseen two-Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England. India were also the first team to win all 5 T20Is in a bilateral series when it blanked New Zealand 5-0. Under Mr Shastri and his team’s guidance, India won all their seven Test series at home.

Rahul Dravid appointed as Team India's head coach, set to take over from New Zealand home series

The deadline for applying for Team India head coach post, as set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has finally arrived. For the unversed, the Sourav Ganguly-led board&nbsp;had invited applications for several posts in the team, such as the head coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach and head sports science for NCA. Leaving out the head coach's role, the deadline for all other post will come to an end on November 03.&nbsp;

A few weeks back, reports suggested that India's former captain Rahul Dravid had given his nod to apply for the national side's head coach post -- after Ravi Shastri's end of tenure post the T20 World Cup. It is to be noted that Dravid is yet to formally apply for the post. Currently, he remains the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), at Bengaluru.

Earlier, it was reported that Dravid wasn't keen to take up the Team India head coach post due to his unwillingness to spend a lot of time away from his young family. However, after some talks he has reportedly considered the role. Nonetheless,&nbsp;he asked for some more time. BCCI president Ganguly had also confirmed that his former teammate hasn't officially given his nod for the top post.

"There is no confirmation (On Dravid becoming coach). If he wants to apply, he will apply, the process has to happen. For now, he is the coach of NCA and I believe NCA has a big role to play in Indian cricket. I have spoken to him earlier about this as well and he was not that interested and I feel the situation is still the same. He has asked for some time, let's see what happens," Ganguly had told India Today.

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Due to his astonishing record as India A and U-19 coach, from 2016-2019, Dravid is being touted to be the perfect replacement of Shastri and take up the Team India coaching role. Nonetheless, it seems that the picture will get clearer by the end of Tuesday (October 26).

Dravid also served as the stand-in coach during Team India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, when Virat Kohli-led Test side was in United Kingdom early this year.

The deadline for applying for Team India head coach post, as set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has finally arrived. For the unversed, the Sourav Ganguly-led board had invited applications for several posts in the team, such as the head coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach and head sports science for NCA.

The deadline for applying for Team India head coach post, as set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has finally arrived. For the unversed, the Sourav Ganguly-led board had invited applications for several posts in the team, such as the head coach, batting coach, bowling coach, fielding coach and head sports science for NCA. Leaving out the head coach's role, the deadline for all other post will come to an end on November 03. A few weeks back, reports suggested that India's former captain Rahul Dravid had given his nod to apply for the national side's head coach post -- after Ravi Shastri's end of tenure post the T20 World Cup. It is to be noted that Dravid is yet to formally apply for the post. Currently, he remains the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), at Bengaluru. Earlier, it was reported that Dravid wasn't keen to take up the Team India head coach post due to his unwillingness to spend a lot of time away from his young family. However, after some talks he has reportedly considered the role. Nonetheless, he asked for some more time. BCCI president Ganguly had also confirmed that his former teammate hasn't officially given his nod for the top post. "There is no confirmation (On Dravid becoming coach). If he wants to apply, he will apply, the process has to happen. For now, he is the coach of NCA and I believe NCA has a big role to play in Indian cricket. I have spoken to him earlier about this as well and he was not that interested and I feel the situation is still the same. He has asked for some time, let's see what happens," Ganguly had told India Today. ALSO READ | Post T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid likely to be Team India's interim coach for New Zealand home series Due to his astonishing record as India A and U-19 coach, from 2016-2019, Dravid is being touted to be the perfect replacement of Shastri and take up the Team India coaching role. Nonetheless, it seems that the picture will get clearer by the end of Tuesday (October 26). Dravid also served as the stand-in coach during Team India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, when Virat Kohli-led Test side was in United Kingdom early this year.

D-day for applying for Team India head coach post today - Will Rahul Dravid make the final move?

India legend Rahul Dravid has finally applied for the post of head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Dravid is considered as one of the front runners to replace Ravi Shastri at the helm after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai. Shastri's contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will expire after the showpiece event in UAE and Oman.

Dravid is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is expected to step down from his post soon to take over as the India head coach. Dravid's former teammate and another great of Indian cricket, VVS Laxman is reportedly in the race to replace him as the new head of the NCA.

"Yes, Dravid has applied for the position of Team India head coach and Laxman is definitely in the race to take over as NCA head. Talks are on and we have to see how it goes," a source told news agency ANI.

Earlier this month, BCCI had invited applications for several posts including the head coach, batting coach, bowling and fielding coach of the Indian men's team. October 26 (Tuesday) was the deadline to apply for the posts and Dravid seems to have made up his mind to take Indian cricket to greater hieghts by becoming the head coach of the team.

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Dravid is expected to bring in his own backroom staff once he takes over from Shastri, however, current batting coach Vikram Rathour will retain his position and remain in charge as the batting coach, as per ANI's source.

"Dravid has agreed and it cannot get better. The other positions will now be looked into while Vikram stays as the batting coach. The Indian team is in a state of transition with youngsters coming in and they have all worked with Dravid and it will be all the more easy for Indian cricket to continue on its path to becoming world-beaters on the pitch," the source said.

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Darvid, who has coached the India U-19 and India A teams in the past, had recently travelled to Sri Lanka as a stand-in head coach with the senior team for their limited-overs tour in the absence of Shastri. Dravid has often been credited to have nurtured several talented players who are currently the part of the Indian team and has been touted by many as the right choice for the India head coach position.

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India legend Rahul Dravid has finally applied for the post of head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Dravid is considered as one of the front runners to replace Ravi Shastri at the helm after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai.

India legend Rahul Dravid has finally applied for the post of head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Dravid is considered as one of the front runners to replace Ravi Shastri at the helm after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021 in Dubai. Shastri's contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will expire after the showpiece event in UAE and Oman. Dravid is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is expected to step down from his post soon to take over as the India head coach. Dravid's former teammate and another great of Indian cricket, VVS Laxman is reportedly in the race to replace him as the new head of the NCA. "Yes, Dravid has applied for the position of Team India head coach and Laxman is definitely in the race to take over as NCA head. Talks are on and we have to see how it goes," a source told news agency ANI. Earlier this month, BCCI had invited applications for several posts including the head coach, batting coach, bowling and fielding coach of the Indian men's team. October 26 (Tuesday) was the deadline to apply for the posts and Dravid seems to have made up his mind to take Indian cricket to greater hieghts by becoming the head coach of the team. Also Read: Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 Dravid is expected to bring in his own backroom staff once he takes over from Shastri, however, current batting coach Vikram Rathour will retain his position and remain in charge as the batting coach, as per ANI's source. "Dravid has agreed and it cannot get better. The other positions will now be looked into while Vikram stays as the batting coach. The Indian team is in a state of transition with youngsters coming in and they have all worked with Dravid and it will be all the more easy for Indian cricket to continue on its path to becoming world-beaters on the pitch," the source said. Also Read: 'They can't be Indians': Gambhir slams those bursting crackers after India's loss to Pakistan in T20 WC Darvid, who has coached the India U-19 and India A teams in the past, had recently travelled to Sri Lanka as a stand-in head coach with the senior team for their limited-overs tour in the absence of Shastri. Dravid has often been credited to have nurtured several talented players who are currently the part of the Indian team and has been touted by many as the right choice for the India head coach position.

Rahul Dravid applies for India head coach post, VVS Laxman in the race to replace him as NCA head

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Friday (October 22) confirmed that Rahul Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is not imminent yet. Ganguly revealed Dravid has asked for some time to decide whether he wants to replace Ravi Shastri or not and that there is no confirmation on his appointment yet.

Recently reports had stated that Dravid had agreed to become the new head coach of the Indian cricket team and will take over from Shastri, whose contract is set to expire post the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman. However, Ganguly said Dravid, who had earlier said he was not interested in the role, is yet to make his final call.

Dravid is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is expected to step down from the post if he decides to apply for the India head coach position. Ganguly said the batting legend, who has previously coached the India A and India U-19 teams, will apply if he wants to.

"There is no confirmation (On Dravid becoming coach)," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today.

"If he wants to apply, he will apply, the process has to happen. For now, he is the coach of NCA and I believe NCA has a big role to play in Indian cricket. I have spoken to him earlier about this as well and he was not that interested and I feel the situation is still the same. He has asked for some time, let's see what happens," he added.

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Recently, reports&nbsp;had also claimed that former India batter VVS Laxman was offered the role of the NCA head as BCCI has already started looking for a replacement for Dravid. However, Laxman turned down the offer and is likely to continue as the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and the batting consultant of Bengal in domestic circuit.

BCCI president Ganguly said it is important to keep former cricketers involved in the development and progression of Indian cricket by utilising their services.

"How many times do you see players like Dravid, (Sachin) Tendulkar, (MS) Dhoni, (VVS) Laxman and Virat Kohli coming up in one country in such a short span. They have to be utilised. Imagine if you don't use Wasim Akram in Pakistan then who will you use? In England, if you don't involve players like Kevin Pietersen or Alastair Cook, who are you going to involve? They have made a place for themselves with their performances and the more these players are involved in Indian cricket, the better it will be for the sport here," explained Ganguly.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Friday (October 22) confirmed that Rahul Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is not imminent yet.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly on Friday (October 22) confirmed that Rahul Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is not imminent yet. Ganguly revealed Dravid has asked for some time to decide whether he wants to replace Ravi Shastri or not and that there is no confirmation on his appointment yet. Recently reports had stated that Dravid had agreed to become the new head coach of the Indian cricket team and will take over from Shastri, whose contract is set to expire post the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE and Oman. However, Ganguly said Dravid, who had earlier said he was not interested in the role, is yet to make his final call. Dravid is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru and is expected to step down from the post if he decides to apply for the India head coach position. Ganguly said the batting legend, who has previously coached the India A and India U-19 teams, will apply if he wants to. "There is no confirmation (On Dravid becoming coach)," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today. "If he wants to apply, he will apply, the process has to happen. For now, he is the coach of NCA and I believe NCA has a big role to play in Indian cricket. I have spoken to him earlier about this as well and he was not that interested and I feel the situation is still the same. He has asked for some time, let's see what happens," he added. Also Read: Rahul Dravid likely to replace Ravi Shastri - A look at his achievements as a coach Recently, reports had also claimed that former India batter VVS Laxman was offered the role of the NCA head as BCCI has already started looking for a replacement for Dravid. However, Laxman turned down the offer and is likely to continue as the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and the batting consultant of Bengal in domestic circuit. BCCI president Ganguly said it is important to keep former cricketers involved in the development and progression of Indian cricket by utilising their services. "How many times do you see players like Dravid, (Sachin) Tendulkar, (MS) Dhoni, (VVS) Laxman and Virat Kohli coming up in one country in such a short span. They have to be utilised. Imagine if you don't use Wasim Akram in Pakistan then who will you use? In England, if you don't involve players like Kevin Pietersen or Alastair Cook, who are you going to involve? They have made a place for themselves with their performances and the more these players are involved in Indian cricket, the better it will be for the sport here," explained Ganguly.

Rahul Dravid has asked for time, no confirmation on him becoming India's next head coach: Sourav Ganguly

India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India. The sport remains a big reason for the cricketers' immense fan-following but often their acting skills catches the attention of fans.

Over the years, many Indian cricketers have given fans plenty to cheer for courtesy their acting skills and hilarious chemistry in front of the camera, for various commercials. While many of such ads might be old in today's times, the recall value remains immense due to the Indian cricketers' presence and acting. Here our few compilations of some of the most iconic ads featuring Team India stars, such as Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar along with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, etc.

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Even in today's times, the likes of Dravid, Neeraj Chopra (CRED advertisements) and many others continue to entertain fans with their acting skills before the camera. While it not only helps them in engaging with the viewers and spreading their fan-following further, it also ensures&nbsp;the product they are advertising get sold in large numbers. Thus, it remains a win-win situation for all involved.&nbsp;

Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are currently gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2021 tournament-opener, versus Pakistan on October 24 (Sunday) at Dubai. The marquee event commenced on October 17 with the qualifying round.

India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India.

India is a cricket-crazy nation as the gentlemen's game continues to grow with each passing day. Hence, it is often said that cricketers are literally worshipped in India. The sport remains a big reason for the cricketers' immense fan-following but often their acting skills catches the attention of fans. Over the years, many Indian cricketers have given fans plenty to cheer for courtesy their acting skills and hilarious chemistry in front of the camera, for various commercials. While many of such ads might be old in today's times, the recall value remains immense due to the Indian cricketers' presence and acting. Here our few compilations of some of the most iconic ads featuring Team India stars, such as Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar along with Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, etc. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 × × × ALSO READ | Watch: 'Mentor' MS Dhoni helps Rishabh Pant with wicketkeeping drills amid IND-AUS T20 WC warm-up tie Even in today's times, the likes of Dravid, Neeraj Chopra (CRED advertisements) and many others continue to entertain fans with their acting skills before the camera. While it not only helps them in engaging with the viewers and spreading their fan-following further, it also ensures the product they are advertising get sold in large numbers. Thus, it remains a win-win situation for all involved. Talking about the Indian cricket team, the Virat Kohli-led Men in Blue are currently gearing up for their T20 World Cup 2021 tournament-opener, versus Pakistan on October 24 (Sunday) at Dubai. The marquee event commenced on October 17 with the qualifying round.

From Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni to Sachin Tendulkar: Reliving vintage commercials featuring Indian cricketers

Rahul Dravid is all set to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021. Dravid will replace current head coach Ravi Shastri, whose contract is all set to expire post the showpiece event in UAE and Oman.&nbsp;

Ahead of Dravid's imminent appointment as the head coach of the Indian team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already started looking for a replacement for the India legend as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Dravid is currently the head of the NCA in Bengaluru and is expected to resign soon to take over as the head coach of Team India.

Former India batter VVS Laxman has reportedly turned down BCCI's offer to replace Dravid as the new head of the NCA. As per a report in India Today, the BCCI is searching for a candidate who has made a significant contribution to Indian cricket and Laxman, who is regarded as one of the best Indian Test batters of all time was being looked at as an ideal replacement for Dravid as the NCA head.

However, BCCI will now continue its search after Laxman refused the offer. Laxman, who has 8781 runs to his name in 134 Test matches, is currently the batting consultant of Bengal in the domestic circuit and is also the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

BCCI on Sunday (October 17) also invited applications for the head coach post of the Indian team and several other positions. Along with the post of the head coach of the Indian team, BCCI has also invited applications for the posts of the batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach.

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Dravid is likely to take over as the head coach in November and will be appointed on a two-year contract till the 2023 ODI World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2021 will be Shastri's final tournament as the head coach of the team. India will begin their campaign against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24.

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Rahul Dravid is all set to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021. Dravid will replace current head coach Ravi Shastri, whose contract is all set to expire post the showpiece event in UAE and Oman.

Rahul Dravid is all set to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021. Dravid will replace current head coach Ravi Shastri, whose contract is all set to expire post the showpiece event in UAE and Oman. Ahead of Dravid's imminent appointment as the head coach of the Indian team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already started looking for a replacement for the India legend as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Dravid is currently the head of the NCA in Bengaluru and is expected to resign soon to take over as the head coach of Team India. Former India batter VVS Laxman has reportedly turned down BCCI's offer to replace Dravid as the new head of the NCA. As per a report in India Today, the BCCI is searching for a candidate who has made a significant contribution to Indian cricket and Laxman, who is regarded as one of the best Indian Test batters of all time was being looked at as an ideal replacement for Dravid as the NCA head. However, BCCI will now continue its search after Laxman refused the offer. Laxman, who has 8781 runs to his name in 134 Test matches, is currently the batting consultant of Bengal in the domestic circuit and is also the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). BCCI on Sunday (October 17) also invited applications for the head coach post of the Indian team and several other positions. Along with the post of the head coach of the Indian team, BCCI has also invited applications for the posts of the batting coach, bowling coach and fielding coach. Also Read: Yuvraj Singh arrested and released on bail by Haryana police for using casteist slur against Yuzvendra Chahal Dravid is likely to take over as the head coach in November and will be appointed on a two-year contract till the 2023 ODI World Cup. The T20 World Cup 2021 will be Shastri's final tournament as the head coach of the team. India will begin their campaign against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24.

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Rahul Dravid likely to replace Ravi Shastri: A look at his achievements as a coach

With Ravi Shastri's tenure as head coach of the Indian cricket team set to end after the Twenty20 World Cup, fans in the cricket-crazy nation are waiting for a formal announcement on who will be the next coach. However, if reports are to be believed, former Test cricket stalwart Rahul Dravid is set to succeed Shastri.&nbsp;

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to reveal the name with Dravid reportedly being the favourite. However, he is not the only one BCCI had approached as previously, media reports revealed that the Indian cricket board considered Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman names as well.&nbsp;

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But rumours that BCCI even approached Australian legend Ricky Ponting has grabbed everyone's attention as a report published by Times of India confirmed that Ponting name was also considered but the two-time World Cup-winning captain refused the offer, reason unknown so far.&nbsp;

Ponting's coaching career can be defined by his remarkable stint with the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Delhi Capitals (DC). His guidance as the coach is credited for DC's growth in the cash-rich cricket league in the past few years.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Dravid is credited for India's steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy. He has been in charge of the national 'A' and U-19 set-up for the past six years. He has played 164 Tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012 for India.&nbsp;

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Dravid currently heads the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and was in Dubai during the just-concluded IPL to meet his former teammate and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Board secretary Jay Shah for an elaborate discussion.&nbsp;

As far as the T20 World Cup is considered, India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. The tournament was scheduled to be held in India but the COVID-19 situation in the country forced organisers to shift it to the United Arab Emirates and Oman.&nbsp;

Ahead of the tournament, India tweaked its squad as Shardul Thakur has been added to the 15-member squad as he replaced Axar Patel, who will now be on the list of standby players.&nbsp;

With Ravi Shastri's tenure as head coach of the Indian cricket team set to end after the Twenty20 World Cup, fans in the cricket-crazy nation are waiting for a formal announcement on who will be the next coach.

With Ravi Shastri's tenure as head coach of the Indian cricket team set to end after the Twenty20 World Cup, fans in the cricket-crazy nation are waiting for a formal announcement on who will be the next coach. However, if reports are to be believed, former Test cricket stalwart Rahul Dravid is set to succeed Shastri. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to reveal the name with Dravid reportedly being the favourite. However, he is not the only one BCCI had approached as previously, media reports revealed that the Indian cricket board considered Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman names as well. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli reacts as Rahul Dravid reportedly set to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach But rumours that BCCI even approached Australian legend Ricky Ponting has grabbed everyone's attention as a report published by Times of India confirmed that Ponting name was also considered but the two-time World Cup-winning captain refused the offer, reason unknown so far. Ponting's coaching career can be defined by his remarkable stint with the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Delhi Capitals (DC). His guidance as the coach is credited for DC's growth in the cash-rich cricket league in the past few years. On the other hand, Dravid is credited for India's steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy. He has been in charge of the national 'A' and U-19 set-up for the past six years. He has played 164 Tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012 for India. ALSO READ | From India vs Pakistan to Manchester United vs Liverpool: Could October 24 get any better? Dravid currently heads the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and was in Dubai during the just-concluded IPL to meet his former teammate and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Board secretary Jay Shah for an elaborate discussion. As far as the T20 World Cup is considered, India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. The tournament was scheduled to be held in India but the COVID-19 situation in the country forced organisers to shift it to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Ahead of the tournament, India tweaked its squad as Shardul Thakur has been added to the 15-member squad as he replaced Axar Patel, who will now be on the list of standby players.

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In what comes as a significant development as far as Indian cricket is concerned, Rahul Dravid has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Dravid is all set to replace current head coach Ravi Shastri once his tenure gets over post the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021.

The decision was taken by former India captain Dravid during the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on Friday (October 15). As per a report in the Times of India, BCCI secretary Jay Shah held a meeting with Dravid and persuaded him to take over as the new head coach of team India.

There had been reported claiming that David might not be interested in coaching team India but the latest developments suggest that he is willing to take the top job and will be stepping down from his current role as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief soon.

“Dravid has confirmed he will be the next head coach of the Indian team. He will be stepping down as the head of the NCA soon,” a top BCCI official was quoted as saying by TOI.

Apart from Shastri, current India bowling coach Bharat Arun is also set to be replaced with Dravid's trusted lieutenant Paras Mhambrey. Mhambrey has worked with Dravid in the past. Dravid will be offered a two-year contract by the BCCI and will be drawing a salary of INR 100 million (10 crore) as the head coach of the Indian team.

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However, batting coach Vikram Rathore is expected to continue in his role under Dravid. The new backroom staff under Dravid will take charge from&nbsp;the New Zealand series in November post the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021.

“He was re-appointed as the NCA head last month. But the BCCI needed a strong candidate to take Indian cricket forward. He has worked so hard to develop the next line of Indian cricketers. Even Mhambrey knows this next lot of players like the back of his hand. So, Ganguly and Shah thought it would be best if they could bring both of them on board. They will assume charge from the New Zealand series after the World Cup,” the source told TOI.

In what comes as a significant development as far as Indian cricket is concerned, Rahul Dravid has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team.

In what comes as a significant development as far as Indian cricket is concerned, Rahul Dravid has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Indian men's cricket team. Dravid is all set to replace current head coach Ravi Shastri once his tenure gets over post the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. The decision was taken by former India captain Dravid during the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai on Friday (October 15). As per a report in the Times of India, BCCI secretary Jay Shah held a meeting with Dravid and persuaded him to take over as the new head coach of team India. There had been reported claiming that David might not be interested in coaching team India but the latest developments suggest that he is willing to take the top job and will be stepping down from his current role as the National Cricket Academy (NCA) chief soon. “Dravid has confirmed he will be the next head coach of the Indian team. He will be stepping down as the head of the NCA soon,” a top BCCI official was quoted as saying by TOI. Apart from Shastri, current India bowling coach Bharat Arun is also set to be replaced with Dravid's trusted lieutenant Paras Mhambrey. Mhambrey has worked with Dravid in the past. Dravid will be offered a two-year contract by the BCCI and will be drawing a salary of INR 100 million (10 crore) as the head coach of the Indian team. Also Read: 'Maybe I am not that famous': When a newspaper got Rahul Dravid's name wrong after his century However, batting coach Vikram Rathore is expected to continue in his role under Dravid. The new backroom staff under Dravid will take charge from the New Zealand series in November post the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2021. “He was re-appointed as the NCA head last month. But the BCCI needed a strong candidate to take Indian cricket forward. He has worked so hard to develop the next line of Indian cricketers. Even Mhambrey knows this next lot of players like the back of his hand. So, Ganguly and Shah thought it would be best if they could bring both of them on board. They will assume charge from the New Zealand series after the World Cup,” the source told TOI.

Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021

The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli on Saturday (October 16) has responded to the reports that former captain Rahul Dravid is set to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach after the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

Kohli was speaking during a captains' media session ahead of the T20 World Cup that begins in the UAE and Oman with the first round matches on Sunday. On being asked about Dravid's appointment, Kohli said, "No idea exactly what's happening on that front. No detailed discussion with anyone yet."&nbsp;

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Dravid, one of the greatest ever to have played for India has played 164 Tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012. He is credited for India's steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy. He has been in charge of the national 'A' and U-19 set-up for the past six years.&nbsp;

He currently heads the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and was in Dubai during the just-concluded IPL to meet his former teammate and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Board secretary Jay Shah for an elaborate discussion.&nbsp;

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In the upcoming T20 World Cup, India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. The tournament was scheduled to be held in India but the COVID-19 situation in the country forced organisers to shift it to the United Arab Emirates and Oman.&nbsp;

Ahead of the tournament, India tweaked its squad as Shardul Thakur has been added to the 15-member squad as he replaced Axar Patel, who will now be on the list of standby players.&nbsp;

The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli on Saturday (October 16) has responded to the reports that former captain Rahul Dravid is set to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach after the T20 World Cup.

The skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli on Saturday (October 16) has responded to the reports that former captain Rahul Dravid is set to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach after the T20 World Cup. Kohli was speaking during a captains' media session ahead of the T20 World Cup that begins in the UAE and Oman with the first round matches on Sunday. On being asked about Dravid's appointment, Kohli said, "No idea exactly what's happening on that front. No detailed discussion with anyone yet." ALSO READ | From India vs Pakistan to Manchester United vs Liverpool: Could October 24 get any better? Dravid, one of the greatest ever to have played for India has played 164 Tests and 344 one-dayers between 1996 and 2012. He is credited for India's steady supply of young talent as head of the National Cricket Academy. He has been in charge of the national 'A' and U-19 set-up for the past six years. He currently heads the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and was in Dubai during the just-concluded IPL to meet his former teammate and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly and Board secretary Jay Shah for an elaborate discussion. ALSO READ | 'What's the point of playing?': Harbhajan Singh takes a jibe at Shoaib Akhtar ahead of India vs Pakistan clash In the upcoming T20 World Cup, India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 24 in Dubai. The tournament was scheduled to be held in India but the COVID-19 situation in the country forced organisers to shift it to the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Ahead of the tournament, India tweaked its squad as Shardul Thakur has been added to the 15-member squad as he replaced Axar Patel, who will now be on the list of standby players.

Virat Kohli reacts as Rahul Dravid reportedly set to succeed Ravi Shastri as India's head coach

Batting legend and former India captain Rahul Dravid is all set to take over as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team post the T20 World Cup 2021. Current head coach Ravi Shastri's contract is all set to expire after the T20 World Cup and Dravid has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Men in Blue.

Shastri had taken over as the full-time head coach of the Indian team in 2017 and has since formed a formidable partnership with captain Virat Kohli to take the side to greater heights. Under Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia in 2019 before repeating the feat once again this year.

India also made it to the final of the World Test Championship and the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019 while also clinching some memorable wins both at home and overseas. However, Shastri is yet to win a major ICC trophy with the team and will be hoping to end his stint on a high with a triumph at the T20 World Cup 2021.

He is all set to be replaced by Dravid once his contract runs down. As per reports, Dravid has given his nod to the top post and will be joining the Indian team on a two-year contract starting from November this year. Reacting to the news of Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the Indian team, former England captain Michael Vaughan issued a warning to the rest of the teams around the world.

Vaughan took to Twitter to state that the rest of the world should better&nbsp;beware if the news is true. "If it’s true Rahul Dravid is to be the next Indian coach I think the rest of the world better beware," he wrote on Twitter.

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Dravid has previously coached the Indian U-19 and India A sides. He was also the interim head coach of the Indan team on their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year. Dravid, who played 163 Tests,&nbsp;is India's second-highest run-getter in Tests with 13,265 runs and is regarded as one of the best batsmen of all time.

He had been backed by many to take over as the new head coach of Team India after Shastri's exit.

Batting legend and former India captain Rahul Dravid is all set to take over as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team post the T20 World Cup 2021. Current head coach Ravi Shastri's contract is all set to expire after the T20 World Cup and Dravid has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Men in Blue.

Batting legend and former India captain Rahul Dravid is all set to take over as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team post the T20 World Cup 2021. Current head coach Ravi Shastri's contract is all set to expire after the T20 World Cup and Dravid has reportedly agreed to become the new head coach of the Men in Blue. Shastri had taken over as the full-time head coach of the Indian team in 2017 and has since formed a formidable partnership with captain Virat Kohli to take the side to greater heights. Under Shastri, India became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia in 2019 before repeating the feat once again this year. India also made it to the final of the World Test Championship and the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019 while also clinching some memorable wins both at home and overseas. However, Shastri is yet to win a major ICC trophy with the team and will be hoping to end his stint on a high with a triumph at the T20 World Cup 2021. He is all set to be replaced by Dravid once his contract runs down. As per reports, Dravid has given his nod to the top post and will be joining the Indian team on a two-year contract starting from November this year. Reacting to the news of Dravid's appointment as the new head coach of the Indian team, former England captain Michael Vaughan issued a warning to the rest of the teams around the world. Vaughan took to Twitter to state that the rest of the world should better beware if the news is true. "If it’s true Rahul Dravid is to be the next Indian coach I think the rest of the world better beware," he wrote on Twitter. If it’s true Rahul Dravid is to be the next Indian coach I think the rest of the world better beware … ! — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 15, 2021 × Also Read: Rahul Dravid set to replace Ravi Shastri as team India's new head coach after T20 World Cup 2021 Dravid has previously coached the Indian U-19 and India A sides. He was also the interim head coach of the Indan team on their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year. Dravid, who played 163 Tests, is India's second-highest run-getter in Tests with 13,265 runs and is regarded as one of the best batsmen of all time. He had been backed by many to take over as the new head coach of Team India after Shastri's exit.

'The world better beware': Michael Vaughan reacts as Rahul Dravid agrees to take over as India head coach

India's legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid has revealed the one thing he finds most stressful and not it's not related to the sport. The 48-year-old has faced top class bowlers in his career and put them on the back foot with stunning shots. He managed to hold his nerves during crucial and pressure situations while playing for India, which earned him the nicknames like "Mr Dependable" and "The Wall".&nbsp;

However, there is one thing that stresses him and it is shopping. During his interaction in a YouTube series 'The Long Game' launched by payment app CRED, Dravid said, "It's hard to have secrets when you've been in the public space for such a long time. Nothing stresses me out like shopping. I've always found that to be the most stressful thing to do."

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From his debut for the Indian cricket team to his century at the Lord's cricket ground, Dravid recalled several milestones of his cricketing journey in the 'The Long Game', which is a series featuring six renowned cricketers and coaches who share their journey and the wisdom.&nbsp;

He also revealed the incident when his name was printed wrong in a newspaper after he scored his first century in school cricket. He said he was "excited" but the newspaper got his name wrong and referred to him as "Rahul David." However, he also said that it was a lesson for him.&nbsp;

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"Yeah this was my first hundred in school cricket and in those days, you know, they put your photograph and they put your name in the paper and I was very excited," said Dravid.&nbsp;

"I wake up next morning and I see they've got my name as Rahul David instead of Rahul Dravid," he said, adding that the incident taught him a lesson.&nbsp;

"So, I had to laugh, had to smile a bit but it was also a good lesson for me to not get too far ahead of myself and realised that maybe I'm not that famous and people really don't know my name at the moment. They still call me David instead of Dravid. Good lesson to keep my feet firmly on the ground," said Dravid.&nbsp;

India's legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid has revealed the one thing he finds most stressful and not it's not related to the sport. The 48-year-old has faced top class bowlers in his career and put them on the back foot with stunning shots.

India's legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid has revealed the one thing he finds most stressful and not it's not related to the sport. The 48-year-old has faced top class bowlers in his career and put them on the back foot with stunning shots. He managed to hold his nerves during crucial and pressure situations while playing for India, which earned him the nicknames like "Mr Dependable" and "The Wall". However, there is one thing that stresses him and it is shopping. During his interaction in a YouTube series 'The Long Game' launched by payment app CRED, Dravid said, "It's hard to have secrets when you've been in the public space for such a long time. Nothing stresses me out like shopping. I've always found that to be the most stressful thing to do." ALSO READ | 'Maybe I am not that famous': When a newspaper got Rahul Dravid's name wrong after his century From his debut for the Indian cricket team to his century at the Lord's cricket ground, Dravid recalled several milestones of his cricketing journey in the 'The Long Game', which is a series featuring six renowned cricketers and coaches who share their journey and the wisdom. He also revealed the incident when his name was printed wrong in a newspaper after he scored his first century in school cricket. He said he was "excited" but the newspaper got his name wrong and referred to him as "Rahul David." However, he also said that it was a lesson for him. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Dale Steyn has his say on captaincy skills of CSK's MS Dhoni and KKR's Eoin Morgan "Yeah this was my first hundred in school cricket and in those days, you know, they put your photograph and they put your name in the paper and I was very excited," said Dravid. "I wake up next morning and I see they've got my name as Rahul David instead of Rahul Dravid," he said, adding that the incident taught him a lesson. "So, I had to laugh, had to smile a bit but it was also a good lesson for me to not get too far ahead of myself and realised that maybe I'm not that famous and people really don't know my name at the moment. They still call me David instead of Dravid. Good lesson to keep my feet firmly on the ground," said Dravid.

Rahul Dravid reveals one thing he finds most stressful to do and it's not cricket-related

Popular for his batting skills and admired for disciplined behaviour in the gentlemen's game, Rahul Dravid's name needs no introduction in the cricketing world. With his passion for the sport and sheer hard work, he took the Indian cricket team to new heights, creating a separate and very special fanbase for himself.&nbsp;

Despite being a public figure, Dravid steers of controversies and his cricketing career is an inspiration for millions. Reflecting on the same, India's legendary cricketer opened up on the lessons he learned and also shared insights from his journey in a YouTube series 'The Long Game' launched by payment app CRED.&nbsp;

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Among the various memories Dravid recalled, one incident grabbed the attention as he revealed that his name was printed wrong in a newspaper when he scored his first century in school cricket. He said he was "excited" but the newspaper got his name wrong and referred to him as "Rahul David." However, he also said that it was a lesson for him.&nbsp;

"Yeah this was my first hundred in school cricket and in those days, you know, they put your photograph and they put your name in the paper and I was very excited," said Dravid.&nbsp;

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"I wake up next morning and I see they've got my name as Rahul David instead of Rahul Dravid," he said, adding that the incident taught him a lesson.&nbsp;

"So, I had to laugh, had to smile a bit but it was also a good lesson for me to not get too far ahead of myself and realised that maybe I'm not that famous and people really don't know my name at the moment. They still call me David instead of Dravid. Good lesson to keep my feet firmly on the ground," Dravid added.&nbsp;

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Popular for his batting skills and admired for disciplined behaviour in the gentlemen's game, Rahul Dravid's name needs no introduction in the cricketing world. With his passion for the sport and sheer hard work, he took the Indian cricket team to new heights, creating a separate and very special fanbase for himself.

Popular for his batting skills and admired for disciplined behaviour in the gentlemen's game, Rahul Dravid's name needs no introduction in the cricketing world. With his passion for the sport and sheer hard work, he took the Indian cricket team to new heights, creating a separate and very special fanbase for himself. Despite being a public figure, Dravid steers of controversies and his cricketing career is an inspiration for millions. Reflecting on the same, India's legendary cricketer opened up on the lessons he learned and also shared insights from his journey in a YouTube series 'The Long Game' launched by payment app CRED. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Dale Steyn has his say on captaincy skills of CSK's MS Dhoni and KKR's Eoin Morgan Among the various memories Dravid recalled, one incident grabbed the attention as he revealed that his name was printed wrong in a newspaper when he scored his first century in school cricket. He said he was "excited" but the newspaper got his name wrong and referred to him as "Rahul David." However, he also said that it was a lesson for him. "Yeah this was my first hundred in school cricket and in those days, you know, they put your photograph and they put your name in the paper and I was very excited," said Dravid. ALSO READ | Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch "I wake up next morning and I see they've got my name as Rahul David instead of Rahul Dravid," he said, adding that the incident taught him a lesson. "So, I had to laugh, had to smile a bit but it was also a good lesson for me to not get too far ahead of myself and realised that maybe I'm not that famous and people really don't know my name at the moment. They still call me David instead of Dravid. Good lesson to keep my feet firmly on the ground," Dravid added. Rahul Dravid talks about his century at Lord's, U19 world cup win and what cricket teaches him in our latest episode of The Long Game:https://t.co/P7tVnbRy83 pic.twitter.com/OgTtgTuAfM — CRED (@CRED_club) October 14, 2021 ×

'Maybe I am not that famous': When a newspaper got Rahul Dravid's name wrong after his century

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid is expected to serve as India's interim coach for the home series versus Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, shortly after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in the UAE. For the unversed, current head coach Ravi Shastri and the core of the support staff's respective contracts are set to end post the mega event. While Shastri has hinted at not willing to extend&nbsp;his contract, BCCI is expected to revamp the Indian team's coaching staff. However, the search for the next head coach can take longer than expected, hence, the Indian cricket board is eager to make Dravid as the interim coach as a stop-gap arrangement.

Dravid had earlier served as India's stand-in head coach for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, in July this year, when Shastri-Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team were in the United Kingdom. Under him, Shikhar Dhawan-led India won the three ODIs 2-1 but lost the preceding T20Is by the same margin.&nbsp;

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It is learned that a handful of Australian coaches have shown interest to serve as the next Indian team head coach. However, BCCI is focusing on an Indian for the top post before they look elsewhere. As of now, the BCCI has approached a few coaches but nothing positive has come out of the whole development.&nbsp;

As per a report in Indian Express, a BCCI official explained the reason behind the board delaying the advertisement for the coach and said, "We wanted the candidate whom we feel is best suited for the job to agree first (to apply for the job). We don’t want a situation where we get applications but no one is seen as ideal. It will be embarrassing for the board and for the candidates too. So it’s better to find a suitable candidate first, till then Dravid can be interim coach."

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While many want Dravid to serve as India's head coach after Shastri's tenure, it is believed that the former Indian captain has politely turned down the offer as he doesn't want to travel too much. Currently, he is the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and one of the driving factors behind India's solid bench strength. He, and his team, also looks after the youngsters and ensures they are groomed properly before making an appearance at the highest level.&nbsp;

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid is expected to serve as India's interim coach for the home series versus Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, shortly after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid is expected to serve as India's interim coach for the home series versus Kane Williamson-led New Zealand, shortly after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup in the UAE. For the unversed, current head coach Ravi Shastri and the core of the support staff's respective contracts are set to end post the mega event. While Shastri has hinted at not willing to extend his contract, BCCI is expected to revamp the Indian team's coaching staff. However, the search for the next head coach can take longer than expected, hence, the Indian cricket board is eager to make Dravid as the interim coach as a stop-gap arrangement. Dravid had earlier served as India's stand-in head coach for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, in July this year, when Shastri-Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team were in the United Kingdom. Under him, Shikhar Dhawan-led India won the three ODIs 2-1 but lost the preceding T20Is by the same margin. ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid politely turns down BCCI's offer to succeed Ravi Shastri as Team India coach: Reports It is learned that a handful of Australian coaches have shown interest to serve as the next Indian team head coach. However, BCCI is focusing on an Indian for the top post before they look elsewhere. As of now, the BCCI has approached a few coaches but nothing positive has come out of the whole development. As per a report in Indian Express, a BCCI official explained the reason behind the board delaying the advertisement for the coach and said, "We wanted the candidate whom we feel is best suited for the job to agree first (to apply for the job). We don’t want a situation where we get applications but no one is seen as ideal. It will be embarrassing for the board and for the candidates too. So it’s better to find a suitable candidate first, till then Dravid can be interim coach." ALSO READ | From warm-up games to Pakistan clash: Here's Virat Kohli-led India's complete T20 World Cup schedule While many want Dravid to serve as India's head coach after Shastri's tenure, it is believed that the former Indian captain has politely turned down the offer as he doesn't want to travel too much. Currently, he is the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and one of the driving factors behind India's solid bench strength. He, and his team, also looks after the youngsters and ensures they are groomed properly before making an appearance at the highest level.

Post T20 World Cup, Rahul Dravid likely to be Team India's interim coach for New Zealand home series

Many believe Rahul Dravid, India's former captain, is the ideal candidate to replace Ravi Shastri as Team India's head coach, as the latter's tenure is coming to an end post the T20 World Cup 2021. For the unversed, Shastri has already hinted at not being willing to extend&nbsp;his contract despite having a very successful tenure.&nbsp;

As per reports, in CricTracker, Dravid has now politely turned down BCCI's offer to succeed Shastri as India's head coach. Dravid was India's stand-in coach during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka early this year, when Shastri-Virat Kohli &amp; Co. were in England and Wales for the five Tests versus Joe Root &amp; Co. Under Dravid, Shikhar Dhawan-led second-stringed Indian team won the three ODIs (2-1) versus Sri Lanka before losing the three T20Is, by the same margin, after missing plenty of players due to the Covid-crisis in the Indian camp.

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However, if reports are to be believed, Dravid isn't keen on taking over as Indian team's coach at present. He is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), in Bengaluru, and has impressed one and all in nurturing young talents, consolidating India's bench strength and ensuring&nbsp;a constant supply of players at the international level.

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Not only Shastri, but bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar's terms are also coming to an end post the T20 WC. Thus, It is understood&nbsp;that the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI -- as per the terms laid out under its constitution --&nbsp;will now officially advertise for the post of India’s head coach closer to the end of tenure of the current staff.

Talking about Shastri, he took over as the head coach -- after Anil Kumble -- in mid-2017. Under him, India beat Australia twice in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, reached the semi-finals of the 2019 ODI World Cup and ended as runners-up in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

Many believe Rahul Dravid, India's former captain, is the ideal candidate to replace Ravi Shastri as Team India's head coach, as the latter's tenure is coming to an end post the T20 World Cup 2021.

Many believe Rahul Dravid, India's former captain, is the ideal candidate to replace Ravi Shastri as Team India's head coach, as the latter's tenure is coming to an end post the T20 World Cup 2021. For the unversed, Shastri has already hinted at not being willing to extend his contract despite having a very successful tenure. As per reports, in CricTracker, Dravid has now politely turned down BCCI's offer to succeed Shastri as India's head coach. Dravid was India's stand-in coach during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka early this year, when Shastri-Virat Kohli & Co. were in England and Wales for the five Tests versus Joe Root & Co. Under Dravid, Shikhar Dhawan-led second-stringed Indian team won the three ODIs (2-1) versus Sri Lanka before losing the three T20Is, by the same margin, after missing plenty of players due to the Covid-crisis in the Indian camp. ALSO READ | India to play England, Australia: Complete schedule of T20 World Cup 2021 warm-up matches However, if reports are to be believed, Dravid isn't keen on taking over as Indian team's coach at present. He is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), in Bengaluru, and has impressed one and all in nurturing young talents, consolidating India's bench strength and ensuring a constant supply of players at the international level. ALSO READ | Venkatesh Iyer likely to stay as cover, Avesh Khan to join team India as net bowler ahead of T20 World Cup Not only Shastri, but bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar's terms are also coming to an end post the T20 WC. Thus, It is understood that the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI -- as per the terms laid out under its constitution -- will now officially advertise for the post of India’s head coach closer to the end of tenure of the current staff. Talking about Shastri, he took over as the head coach -- after Anil Kumble -- in mid-2017. Under him, India beat Australia twice in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under, reached the semi-finals of the 2019 ODI World Cup and ended as runners-up in the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

Rahul Dravid politely turns down BCCI's offer to succeed Ravi Shastri as Team India coach: Reports

Ravi Shastri's tenure as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is set to come to an end soon. His current contract expires after the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be looking to announce his replacement soon after his exit.

Legendary Rahul Dravid's name has been doing the rounds for the post of India head coach after Shastri. Several former cricketers and experts have also given their backing to the former India captain, who has coached India U-19 and India A sides in the past. Earlier this year, Dravid also served as India's stand-in head coach for the Sri Lanka tour in Shastri's absence.

Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has also backed Dravid to join India's backroom staff after Shastri. Prasad also wants MS Dhoni to take a mentorship role with the team alongside Dravid. The former chief selector said it will be fantastic for the Indian team to have the iconic duo of Dravid and Dhoni in coaching and mentorship role.

“I would definitely feel that going forward it should be Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni. Rahul more as a coach and MS as a mentor. Dhoni and Rahul in the Indian team will be a fantastic thing to watch out for post-Ravi Shastri’s era,” Prasad was quoted as saying by Times of India in an interview.

Shastri had taken over as the head coach of the Indian team in 2017, replacing legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble after the country's defeat in the final of Champions Trophy 2017. He formed a formidable partnership with captain Virat Kohli at the helm and the duo led India to greater heights.

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While India failed to win a major ICC trophy under Shastri, Kohli &amp; Co. became the first Asian side to beat Australia in a Test series in their own backyard in 2018 before Ajinkya Rahane-led India repeated the feat in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21.

India also reached the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019 and the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship earlier this year under Shastri.

Ravi Shastri's tenure as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is set to come to an end soon. His current contract expires after the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be looking to announce his replacement soon after his exit.

Ravi Shastri's tenure as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team is set to come to an end soon. His current contract expires after the conclusion of the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be looking to announce his replacement soon after his exit. Legendary Rahul Dravid's name has been doing the rounds for the post of India head coach after Shastri. Several former cricketers and experts have also given their backing to the former India captain, who has coached India U-19 and India A sides in the past. Earlier this year, Dravid also served as India's stand-in head coach for the Sri Lanka tour in Shastri's absence. Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has also backed Dravid to join India's backroom staff after Shastri. Prasad also wants MS Dhoni to take a mentorship role with the team alongside Dravid. The former chief selector said it will be fantastic for the Indian team to have the iconic duo of Dravid and Dhoni in coaching and mentorship role. “I would definitely feel that going forward it should be Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni. Rahul more as a coach and MS as a mentor. Dhoni and Rahul in the Indian team will be a fantastic thing to watch out for post-Ravi Shastri’s era,” Prasad was quoted as saying by Times of India in an interview. Shastri had taken over as the head coach of the Indian team in 2017, replacing legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble after the country's defeat in the final of Champions Trophy 2017. He formed a formidable partnership with captain Virat Kohli at the helm and the duo led India to greater heights. Also Read: India controls world cricket now: Imran Khan after New Zealand, England pull out of Pakistan tour While India failed to win a major ICC trophy under Shastri, Kohli & Co. became the first Asian side to beat Australia in a Test series in their own backyard in 2018 before Ajinkya Rahane-led India repeated the feat in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21. India also reached the semi-final of the ODI World Cup in 2019 and the final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship earlier this year under Shastri.

MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid in Indian team post Ravi Shastri's era will be fantastic: MSK Prasad

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad has suggested that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, should continue as a mentor of the Indian cricket team and former cricketer Rahul Dravid is an ideal candidate to take over as coach of the national side after the conclusion of Ravi Shastri's tenure.&nbsp;

"In my heart, I had this feeling. I was challenged recently by my colleagues that definitely post Ravi bhai's era, MS has to come into the role of a mentor and Rahul Dravid as a coach," Prasad told Sports Tak.&nbsp;

Shastri's tenure as head coach will end after the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman scheduled this year in October and November. Ahead of the tournament, Shastri hinted that he will not seek an extension of his contract.&nbsp;

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"These were the discussions I had with my fellow commentators while I was doing commentary during the IPL. I had a feeling that Rahul, being the studious person that he is, will add value to Team India post-Ravi bhai's era," Prasad said.

"Rahul as a coach, MS as mentor is going to be a boon for Indian cricket. Both are cool and calm customers and one person is very studious and hard-working.

"More importantly, the number of players that are evolving right now have been groomed by Rahul, who was India A coach also. So it is some wonderful planning that is happening. I will be very disappointed if Rahul is not going to be the coach and MS is not a mentor post this management era," Prasad added.

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So far, Shastri has overseen two Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England.&nbsp;

Reports were circulating that BCCI might ask Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman to apply for the post. However, as per the recent reports, Kumble isn't keen on reclaiming the top job in Indian cricket.&nbsp;

As if sources are to be believed, neither Anil Kumble wants to return, nor the BCCI officials, other than president Sourav Ganguly, are too interested in him. The Board is looking for a foreign coach now.

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad has suggested that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, should continue as a mentor of the Indian cricket team and former cricketer Rahul Dravid is an ideal candidate to take over as coach of the national side after the conclusion of Ravi Shastri's tenure.

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad has suggested that former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, should continue as a mentor of the Indian cricket team and former cricketer Rahul Dravid is an ideal candidate to take over as coach of the national side after the conclusion of Ravi Shastri's tenure. "In my heart, I had this feeling. I was challenged recently by my colleagues that definitely post Ravi bhai's era, MS has to come into the role of a mentor and Rahul Dravid as a coach," Prasad told Sports Tak. Shastri's tenure as head coach will end after the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman scheduled this year in October and November. Ahead of the tournament, Shastri hinted that he will not seek an extension of his contract. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 'CSK is playing with 10 players and he’s there as captain' - Aakash Chopra opines on MS Dhoni's lean phase "These were the discussions I had with my fellow commentators while I was doing commentary during the IPL. I had a feeling that Rahul, being the studious person that he is, will add value to Team India post-Ravi bhai's era," Prasad said. "Rahul as a coach, MS as mentor is going to be a boon for Indian cricket. Both are cool and calm customers and one person is very studious and hard-working. "More importantly, the number of players that are evolving right now have been groomed by Rahul, who was India A coach also. So it is some wonderful planning that is happening. I will be very disappointed if Rahul is not going to be the coach and MS is not a mentor post this management era," Prasad added. ALSO READ | Throwback: When R Ashwin created a huge stir by 'mankading' Jos Buttler during IPL 2019 - watch So far, Shastri has overseen two Test series victories in Australia, although the side crashed out in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup in England. Reports were circulating that BCCI might ask Anil Kumble and VVS Laxman to apply for the post. However, as per the recent reports, Kumble isn't keen on reclaiming the top job in Indian cricket. As if sources are to be believed, neither Anil Kumble wants to return, nor the BCCI officials, other than president Sourav Ganguly, are too interested in him. The Board is looking for a foreign coach now.

MSK Prasad believes Rahul Dravid as a coach and MS Dhoni as mentor will be 'boon for Indian cricket'

Deepak Chahar is gearing up for IPL 2021's second and final leg, where he will once again represent the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. The 29-year-old was last seen in action on the cricket field for Team India during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July.

India's second-stringed team had travelled to Sri Lanka, with Rahul Dravid and Shikhar Dhawan acting as the stand-in head coach and captain, respectively. While his tour was cut-short after the T20I series opener, being one of the close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya, Chahar accounted for 6 scalps, in 3 matches, and made a match-winning contribution with an unbeaten 69 in the Men in Blue's second and penultimate ODI versus the Islanders.

Recalling a hilarious interaction which he had with Dravid during the SL trip, Chahar told Aakash Chopra in a recent interaction on his Youtube channel, "When we reached Sri Lanka, Rahul (Dravid) sir first asked me about my age. I told him I am 28 and will turn 29 soon. So, he was like - ‘is it your original age or cricketer’s age?’. Then I told him that mine is original because my father was in the Air Force, so there was no way I could forge my age!"

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“On a serious note, he (Dravid) also told me that I have 4-5 years of Test cricket left in me. Those words have stayed with me. He has always considered me as a Test bowler and has selected me for red-ball matches for India A. Whenever I have played under him, I have always performer well with both bat and ball. He knows my capability very well," Chahar told Chopra.

Currently, Chahar is preparing hard for the IPL 2021's UAE leg, which commences from September 19 at Dubai. He is also named in the reserves list for India's T20 World Cup campaign.

Deepak Chahar is gearing up for IPL 2021's second and final leg, where he will once again represent the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. The 29-year-old was last seen in action on the cricket field for Team India during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July.

Deepak Chahar is gearing up for IPL 2021's second and final leg, where he will once again represent the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. The 29-year-old was last seen in action on the cricket field for Team India during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July. India's second-stringed team had travelled to Sri Lanka, with Rahul Dravid and Shikhar Dhawan acting as the stand-in head coach and captain, respectively. While his tour was cut-short after the T20I series opener, being one of the close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya, Chahar accounted for 6 scalps, in 3 matches, and made a match-winning contribution with an unbeaten 69 in the Men in Blue's second and penultimate ODI versus the Islanders. Recalling a hilarious interaction which he had with Dravid during the SL trip, Chahar told Aakash Chopra in a recent interaction on his Youtube channel, "When we reached Sri Lanka, Rahul (Dravid) sir first asked me about my age. I told him I am 28 and will turn 29 soon. So, he was like - ‘is it your original age or cricketer’s age?’. Then I told him that mine is original because my father was in the Air Force, so there was no way I could forge my age!" Deepak Chahar - An ideal Test all-rounder? “On a serious note, he (Dravid) also told me that I have 4-5 years of Test cricket left in me. Those words have stayed with me. He has always considered me as a Test bowler and has selected me for red-ball matches for India A. Whenever I have played under him, I have always performer well with both bat and ball. He knows my capability very well," Chahar told Chopra. Currently, Chahar is preparing hard for the IPL 2021's UAE leg, which commences from September 19 at Dubai. He is also named in the reserves list for India's T20 World Cup campaign.

Original age or cricketer's age? Deepak Chahar recalls hilarious conversation with Rahul Dravid during Sri Lanka tour

Ravi Shastri's tenure as Team India head coach will end soon after the T20 World Cup. Shastri came into the picture as a full-time head coach in mid-2017, replacing Anil Kumble, and has led India to various victories across formats along with captain Virat Kohli.

With Shastri's contract coming to an end after the marquee event and reports suggesting that the former cricketer isn't willing to extend his contract, some big names are expected to join the race to become Team India's head coach. Among them, Rahul Dravid is being considered as the strongest contender&nbsp;to replace Shastri.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Dravid also served as the stand-in head coach of a second-stringed Indian team during their Sri Lanka tour in late July. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly shared a big update on whether Dravid is in-line to replace Shastri post the T20 WC in the UAE.

"I understand he’s not interested (in the job) on a permanent basis.… But we haven’t asked him about it specifically. We will see when we come to it," Ganguly told&nbsp;The Telegraph.

The ardent Indian cricket fans are desperate to see Dravid take over from Shastri. The current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Dravid has coached India A and the U-19 side in the past, from 2016-2019. Under his coaching, Prithvi Shaw-led India won the U-19 World Cup in 2018. It will be interesting to see if the former Indian captain gives his nod to serve as&nbsp;India's head coach post following Shastri's tenure.

Ravi Shastri's tenure as Team India head coach will end soon after the T20 World Cup. Shastri came into the picture as a full-time head coach in mid-2017, replacing Anil Kumble, and has led India to various victories across formats along with captain Virat Kohli.

Ravi Shastri's tenure as Team India head coach will end soon after the T20 World Cup. Shastri came into the picture as a full-time head coach in mid-2017, replacing Anil Kumble, and has led India to various victories across formats along with captain Virat Kohli. With Shastri's contract coming to an end after the marquee event and reports suggesting that the former cricketer isn't willing to extend his contract, some big names are expected to join the race to become Team India's head coach. Among them, Rahul Dravid is being considered as the strongest contender to replace Shastri. For the unversed, Dravid also served as the stand-in head coach of a second-stringed Indian team during their Sri Lanka tour in late July. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly shared a big update on whether Dravid is in-line to replace Shastri post the T20 WC in the UAE. "I understand he’s not interested (in the job) on a permanent basis.… But we haven’t asked him about it specifically. We will see when we come to it," Ganguly told The Telegraph. The ardent Indian cricket fans are desperate to see Dravid take over from Shastri. The current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Dravid has coached India A and the U-19 side in the past, from 2016-2019. Under his coaching, Prithvi Shaw-led India won the U-19 World Cup in 2018. It will be interesting to see if the former Indian captain gives his nod to serve as India's head coach post following Shastri's tenure.

Will Rahul Dravid replace Ravi Shastri as Team India coach? Sourav Ganguly shares big update

Virat Kohli's century-drought continued on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, at The Oval on Sunday (September 5). While Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja resumed India's innings, from 270-3 with the lead of 171 runs, the right-hander looked in solid touch and was set for a big score when he edged one to the first slip, off Moeen Ali, to walk back for 44.

Kohli's frustrations were visible, when he entered the dressing room, as the pitch was flat and best for batting. However, the 32-year-old couldn't get past 50-run mark and make it count from thereon. Nonetheless, the Indian captain joined former stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in an elite list during his 44-run knock.&nbsp;

Kohli joined Tendulkar and Dravid to become only the third Indian batsman to score 1,000 runs in both England and Australia.&nbsp;

Batting great Tendulkar had amassed 1,809 and 1,575 runs in Australia and England respectively whereas former Indian captain Dravid managed 1,143 and 1,376 in both the countries. Kohli, on the other hand, has 1352 runs so far in Australia and surpassed the 1000-run mark in England after moving to 44 in the 109th over of India's second innings.

Talking about the fourth Test, England went to stumps being well-placed at 77 for no loss in pursuit of a challenging 368-run target set by Kohli &amp; Co. Rohit Sharma's 127 and fifties from Cheteshwar Pujara (61), Shardul Thakur (60), Rishabh Pant (50) along with valuable knocks from Kohli and KL Rahul (44 and 46 respectively) ensured India setup a mammoth target for the hosts.

However, the Indian bowlers will have to bowl really well with all three results possible on Day 5 of The Oval Test.

Virat Kohli's century-drought continued on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, at The Oval on Sunday (September 5). While Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja resumed India's innings, from 270-3 with the lead of 171 runs, the right-hander looked in solid touch and was set for a big score when he edged one to the first slip, off Moeen Ali, to walk back for 44.

Virat Kohli's century-drought continued on Day 4 of the fourth and penultimate Test between India and England, at The Oval on Sunday (September 5). While Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja resumed India's innings, from 270-3 with the lead of 171 runs, the right-hander looked in solid touch and was set for a big score when he edged one to the first slip, off Moeen Ali, to walk back for 44. Kohli's frustrations were visible, when he entered the dressing room, as the pitch was flat and best for batting. However, the 32-year-old couldn't get past 50-run mark and make it count from thereon. Nonetheless, the Indian captain joined former stalwarts such as Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in an elite list during his 44-run knock. Kohli joined Tendulkar and Dravid to become only the third Indian batsman to score 1,000 runs in both England and Australia. Batting great Tendulkar had amassed 1,809 and 1,575 runs in Australia and England respectively whereas former Indian captain Dravid managed 1,143 and 1,376 in both the countries. Kohli, on the other hand, has 1352 runs so far in Australia and surpassed the 1000-run mark in England after moving to 44 in the 109th over of India's second innings. Talking about the fourth Test, England went to stumps being well-placed at 77 for no loss in pursuit of a challenging 368-run target set by Kohli & Co. Rohit Sharma's 127 and fifties from Cheteshwar Pujara (61), Shardul Thakur (60), Rishabh Pant (50) along with valuable knocks from Kohli and KL Rahul (44 and 46 respectively) ensured India setup a mammoth target for the hosts. However, the Indian bowlers will have to bowl really well with all three results possible on Day 5 of The Oval Test.

Virat Kohli joins Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in elite list during 44-run knock vs England on Day 4 of Oval Test

Rahul Dravid has put an end to speculations regarding replacing Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the senior national side post-T20 World Cup as he reapplied for the position of Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy.&nbsp;

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) had to invite applications after Dravid's tenure in NCA came to an end because there is no provision for extension for the post as per the new constitution.&nbsp;

“Yes, Rahul has reapplied for the post of Head of Cricket. You don’t need to be a genius to guess that he is going to continue after the tremendous work he has put in to change the face of NCA, which is now truly a centre of excellence,” a senior BCCI source privy to development told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

“In fact, as of now, save Rahul, there are no other prominent names of stature who have applied for the post.”

“BCCI brass has decided to extend the deadline from August 15 by a few more days. When Rahul is in fray, everyone knows that there is little meaning in applying for the post. It’s more of a formality but yeah to be fair, a few more days are there if anyone feels that he would like to throw his hat in the ring,” the source added.

The source further added that Varun Chakravarthy and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, along with Shubman Gill are back in the NCA for a rehab after sustaining injuries.&nbsp;

“Yes, Chakravarthy and Nagarkoti are here at the NCA doing their rehab cum fitness routines. I guess once NCA gives them the fit certificate, they will be flying with the rest of the KKR team to the UAE. Gill is still training here,” the source said.

Rahul Dravid has put an end to speculations regarding replacing Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the senior national side post-T20 World Cup as he reapplied for the position of Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy.

Rahul Dravid has put an end to speculations regarding replacing Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the senior national side post-T20 World Cup as he reapplied for the position of Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) had to invite applications after Dravid's tenure in NCA came to an end because there is no provision for extension for the post as per the new constitution. “Yes, Rahul has reapplied for the post of Head of Cricket. You don’t need to be a genius to guess that he is going to continue after the tremendous work he has put in to change the face of NCA, which is now truly a centre of excellence,” a senior BCCI source privy to development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. “In fact, as of now, save Rahul, there are no other prominent names of stature who have applied for the post.” “BCCI brass has decided to extend the deadline from August 15 by a few more days. When Rahul is in fray, everyone knows that there is little meaning in applying for the post. It’s more of a formality but yeah to be fair, a few more days are there if anyone feels that he would like to throw his hat in the ring,” the source added. The source further added that Varun Chakravarthy and Kamlesh Nagarkoti, along with Shubman Gill are back in the NCA for a rehab after sustaining injuries. “Yes, Chakravarthy and Nagarkoti are here at the NCA doing their rehab cum fitness routines. I guess once NCA gives them the fit certificate, they will be flying with the rest of the KKR team to the UAE. Gill is still training here,” the source said.

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Former cricketer Rahul Dravid, who is known for his outstanding cricketing skills, was recently spotted "teaching" British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis — but not cricket. In a hilarious video, Ellis was seen learning some cricket-related terms and expressions in Kannada from none other than the Indian team's coach.

The caption of the video read, "Cricket expressions in Indian languages part 2. Today, we're down south in Bengaluru. What better teacher than ‘The Coach’ #RahulDravid."&nbsp;

The cricket fever is high in India, considering ongoing India's tour of England for the five-match Test series and also the upcoming high-octane events like the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

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Dravid recently returned after coaching the Indian team during the Sri Lanka tour, where the team won the One-Day International series 2-1 but lost the T20I series after several Indian players were dropped due to testing positive for COVID-19 in the last two matches.&nbsp;

Now, it looks like he has taken his role of cricket coach to the next step — A Kannada teacher.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Alex Ellis tweeted the video in which he said, "England and India are playing each other and I am on the hunt for the best Indian cricket expressions. We have come to Bangalore and we have come to one of the greatest players to have played the game and he's going to teach me and you one phrase in the language of the state - Kannada."&nbsp;

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Today, we’re down south in Bengaluru. 
 
What better teacher than ‘The Coach’ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RahulDravid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RahulDravid</a>, who taught taught me this in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kannada?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kannada</a> ಕನ್ನಡ 👇 <a href="https://t.co/tDCtHOcIwa">pic.twitter.com/tDCtHOcIwa</a>
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Alex Ellis' love of India is not new, recently he had posted another video related to cricket with a caption, "As the First #ENGvsIND Test unfolds, my attempt, with the help of the @UKinIndia cricket team, to introduce #England fans to a bit of cricket Hindi, with a dash of Tamil."

Not just cricket, he also posted to show his interest in&nbsp;delicacies of India, for example,&nbsp;Dosa. See post:

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Former cricketer Rahul Dravid, who is known for his outstanding cricketing skills, was recently spotted "teaching" British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis — but not cricket.

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid, who is known for his outstanding cricketing skills, was recently spotted "teaching" British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis — but not cricket. In a hilarious video, Ellis was seen learning some cricket-related terms and expressions in Kannada from none other than the Indian team's coach. The caption of the video read, "Cricket expressions in Indian languages part 2. Today, we're down south in Bengaluru. What better teacher than ‘The Coach’ #RahulDravid." The cricket fever is high in India, considering ongoing India's tour of England for the five-match Test series and also the upcoming high-octane events like the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | 'We are so proud': Virat Kohli's message for Indian winners and participants at Tokyo Olympics Dravid recently returned after coaching the Indian team during the Sri Lanka tour, where the team won the One-Day International series 2-1 but lost the T20I series after several Indian players were dropped due to testing positive for COVID-19 in the last two matches. Now, it looks like he has taken his role of cricket coach to the next step — A Kannada teacher. Alex Ellis tweeted the video in which he said, "England and India are playing each other and I am on the hunt for the best Indian cricket expressions. We have come to Bangalore and we have come to one of the greatest players to have played the game and he's going to teach me and you one phrase in the language of the state - Kannada." Watch the video here: Cricket expressions in Indian languages part 2. Today, we’re down south in Bengaluru. What better teacher than ‘The Coach’ #RahulDravid, who taught taught me this in #Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ 👇 pic.twitter.com/tDCtHOcIwa — Alex Ellis (@AlexWEllis) August 7, 2021 × IN PICS | India among countries with highest cash-rewards for Olympic medalists - Check out the complete list Alex Ellis' love of India is not new, recently he had posted another video related to cricket with a caption, "As the First #ENGvsIND Test unfolds, my attempt, with the help of the @UKinIndia cricket team, to introduce #England fans to a bit of cricket Hindi, with a dash of Tamil." Not just cricket, he also posted to show his interest in delicacies of India, for example, Dosa. See post: 92% of Twitter is correct! It tastes better with the hand. ✋ ಮಸಾಲೆ ದೋಸೆ | ಬೊಂಬಾಟ್ ಗುರು👌 | एकदम मस्त 🙌 https://t.co/fQJZ3bKfgW pic.twitter.com/xoBM2VEqxD — Alex Ellis (@AlexWEllis) August 5, 2021 ×

Watch: Rahul Dravid teaches 'cricket expressions' in Kannada to British High Commissioner to India

Rahul Dravid has examined his perspectives on cricketers coming out and talking about mental well-being. After England all-rounder Ben Stokes took a break from the game, psychological wellness and the restrictions encompassing it are in effect generally talked about in the cricketing fraternity.&nbsp;

Rahul Dravid said it was gladdening to see more discussions around this point in the course of the most recent couple of years and liked the players confessing to having these issues.&nbsp;

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"Mental health has been an issue in sport, and it has been an issue in cricket. And, it's heartening to see there have been more conversations around this topic over the last decade or so with many players actually having the courage and the confidence to actually admit to having issues," he said.

Rahul Dravid additionally highlighted the pressure factor that athletes face while playing any game and added that cricket is the same.&nbsp;

"I mean, as you know, sport, and cricket especially can be, is a high-pressure environment, and a lot of players, you know, play in that kind of environment," he added.&nbsp;

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Rahul Dravid has likewise spoken about the change in individuals' viewpoints on mental wellness. He believed that sportspeople thought that it was hard to manage mental wellness issues before and surprisingly referenced that individuals didn't have the foggiest idea how to respond to it.&nbsp;

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"In the past, it's probably been a certain stigma associated with admitting to your weaknesses or your frailties or admitting that you have a problem was maybe people didn't know how to react to it," he said.

"They didn't know how to deal with it but with the few players coming out and having the confidence to do it, I think there has been a lot of positive, a lot of more better conversation around the space of mental health in sport and especially in cricket," he added.

Rahul Dravid has examined his perspectives on cricketers coming out and talking about mental well-being. After England all-rounder Ben Stokes took a break from the game, psychological wellness and the restrictions encompassing it are in effect generally talked about in the cricketing fraternity.

Rahul Dravid has examined his perspectives on cricketers coming out and talking about mental well-being. After England all-rounder Ben Stokes took a break from the game, psychological wellness and the restrictions encompassing it are in effect generally talked about in the cricketing fraternity. Rahul Dravid said it was gladdening to see more discussions around this point in the course of the most recent couple of years and liked the players confessing to having these issues. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'It takes relentless madness, pursuit of excellence' to win Test series in England, says Virat Kohli "Mental health has been an issue in sport, and it has been an issue in cricket. And, it's heartening to see there have been more conversations around this topic over the last decade or so with many players actually having the courage and the confidence to actually admit to having issues," he said. Rahul Dravid additionally highlighted the pressure factor that athletes face while playing any game and added that cricket is the same. "I mean, as you know, sport, and cricket especially can be, is a high-pressure environment, and a lot of players, you know, play in that kind of environment," he added. Here’s to more conversations on mental well-being. 🤝#RoyalsFamily pic.twitter.com/bc3R4qCMrm — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 2, 2021 × Rahul Dravid has likewise spoken about the change in individuals' viewpoints on mental wellness. He believed that sportspeople thought that it was hard to manage mental wellness issues before and surprisingly referenced that individuals didn't have the foggiest idea how to respond to it. ALSO READ: ENGvsIND: Cricket is secondary, just want my friend to be okay, says Joe Root on Ben Stokes "In the past, it's probably been a certain stigma associated with admitting to your weaknesses or your frailties or admitting that you have a problem was maybe people didn't know how to react to it," he said. "They didn't know how to deal with it but with the few players coming out and having the confidence to do it, I think there has been a lot of positive, a lot of more better conversation around the space of mental health in sport and especially in cricket," he added.

Cricket: Mental health has been an issue in sport and it has been an issue in cricket, says Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid, the coach of India's tour to Sri Lanka said that he is not "disappointed" with&nbsp;the&nbsp;performance of young batsmen after India lost the T20I series 2-1 to Lankans. At the post-match press conference, Dravid also said that the young batters have to "keep improving and getting better".&nbsp;

In a three-match T20I series, Sri Lanka hammered India by seven wickets in decider to clinch the series on Thursday (July 29). The batting order failed to perform as they&nbsp;managed to set a low target of 82 runs that Sri Lanka achieved with 33 balls to spare.&nbsp;

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Coming from a series win in ODIs, India made a convincing start in the T20s as well by winning the first match. Sri Lanka on the other hand, bounced back to win the second match that was delayed by one day due after India's Krunal Pandya tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).&nbsp;

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As several first-choice players are in England preparing for the test series, COVID-19 caused further jolts to the Shikhar Dhawan-led team, which was dubbed as a second-string side due to the unavailability of experienced players who travelled to Colombo.&nbsp;

However, Dravid shed light on one's struggles at the start of the career and also praised Sri Lanka's bowling attack. "This was a really young team. All of us have had our struggles playing quality bowling, whether it's spin or pace."&nbsp;

"The Sri Lankan team's bowling attack is their international bowling attack. They're missing a few batsmen because of various reasons, but this is a top quality attack. So it's a great opportunity to reflect on these performances, reflect on these conditions, and maybe come up with some slightly better strategies," the former cricketer said. &nbsp;

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Dravid said, "Early on in our careers, we've all had those struggles and we've all had to fight our way through that. None of us have been perfect when we started, whether it's my generation or any generation for that matter. It needs experience."

"To be honest, some of them were under-prepared. But I don't think the talent is missing, either in spin bowling or in the batting. We just need a little bit more experience in being able to figure out a few more different kinds of shots when we're challenged with these kind of pitches. We just need to figure out a couple of more options. It was tough batting for them (Sri Lanka) as well," he added.&nbsp;

"I just think the balance of our team in the last couple of games meant we had a couple of batsmen short, which was always challenging. But the great positive for me was the way the guys have fought," Dravid said.

With a comfortable win in Colombo on July 29 (Thursday), Sri Lanka registered their first bilateral series win over India in 13 years across formats as in 2008, Sri Lanka had defeated India in a three-Test series 2-1 at home. The Lankans have won their first T20I series win since 2019.&nbsp;

Rahul Dravid, the coach of India's tour to Sri Lanka said that he is not "disappointed" with the performance of young batsmen after India lost the T20I series 2-1 to Lankans.

Rahul Dravid, the coach of India's tour to Sri Lanka said that he is not "disappointed" with the performance of young batsmen after India lost the T20I series 2-1 to Lankans. At the post-match press conference, Dravid also said that the young batters have to "keep improving and getting better". In a three-match T20I series, Sri Lanka hammered India by seven wickets in decider to clinch the series on Thursday (July 29). The batting order failed to perform as they managed to set a low target of 82 runs that Sri Lanka achieved with 33 balls to spare. "I'm not disappointed. They are young batters, they have to keep improving and getting better," Dravid said of the batting performance. Coming from a series win in ODIs, India made a convincing start in the T20s as well by winning the first match. Sri Lanka on the other hand, bounced back to win the second match that was delayed by one day due after India's Krunal Pandya tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). ALSO READ | 'Dashing Look': MS Dhoni's latest haircut goes viral on social media - see pictures #TeamIndia fought hard but Sri Lanka win the T20I series decider by 7 wickets to clinch the series 2-1. Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/E8MEONwPlh #SLVIND pic.twitter.com/EvAdXKH080 — BCCI (@BCCI) July 29, 2021 × As several first-choice players are in England preparing for the test series, COVID-19 caused further jolts to the Shikhar Dhawan-led team, which was dubbed as a second-string side due to the unavailability of experienced players who travelled to Colombo. However, Dravid shed light on one's struggles at the start of the career and also praised Sri Lanka's bowling attack. "This was a really young team. All of us have had our struggles playing quality bowling, whether it's spin or pace." "The Sri Lankan team's bowling attack is their international bowling attack. They're missing a few batsmen because of various reasons, but this is a top quality attack. So it's a great opportunity to reflect on these performances, reflect on these conditions, and maybe come up with some slightly better strategies," the former cricketer said. ALSO READ | Yuzvendra Chahal and K Gowtham test positive for COVID-19: Reports Dravid said, "Early on in our careers, we've all had those struggles and we've all had to fight our way through that. None of us have been perfect when we started, whether it's my generation or any generation for that matter. It needs experience." "To be honest, some of them were under-prepared. But I don't think the talent is missing, either in spin bowling or in the batting. We just need a little bit more experience in being able to figure out a few more different kinds of shots when we're challenged with these kind of pitches. We just need to figure out a couple of more options. It was tough batting for them (Sri Lanka) as well," he added. "I just think the balance of our team in the last couple of games meant we had a couple of batsmen short, which was always challenging. But the great positive for me was the way the guys have fought," Dravid said. With a comfortable win in Colombo on July 29 (Thursday), Sri Lanka registered their first bilateral series win over India in 13 years across formats as in 2008, Sri Lanka had defeated India in a three-Test series 2-1 at home. The Lankans have won their first T20I series win since 2019.

Cricket: 'I'm not disappointed,' says Rahul Dravid to young batsmen after Sri Lanka's T20I series win over India

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