Former India opener and World Cup winner Gautam Gambhir has backed the decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to extend the contract of head coach Rahul Dravid.

Gautam Gambhir backs BCCI's decision to extend Rahul Dravid's contract till 2024 T20 World Cup

Rahul Dravid is set to continue as India's head coach after accepting the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) offer to extend his contract. It is to be noted that Dravid's contract was till the 2023 ODI World Cup, where India ended as runners-up.

Rahul Dravid agrees to contract extension, to continue as India head coach at least till 2024 T20 World Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Rahul Dravid engaged in an intense discussion lately to determine his role as the coach of the Indian Cricket Team going forward.

BCCI inclined towards appointing new India coach despite intense talks with Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid's two-year contract as Team India's head coach came to an end with India's ODI World Cup final loss to Australia, on November 19 in Ahmedabad. Dravid was given the top job after Ravi Shastri's exit in late 2021.

VVS Laxman set to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach after latter unwilling to extend contract: Report

India lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia by six wickets on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India only managed 240 in 50 overs before Travis Head's 137 and Marnus Labuschagne's 58* took the Aussies to their sixth ODI WC title.

WATCH: PM Modi visits Indian dressing room to uplift players after heartbreaking loss in ODI WC final

India coach Rahul Dravid acknowledged that there were a lot of 'emotions' in the dressing room after the loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final on November 19.

ODI World Cup 2023: India coach Rahul Dravid opens up on dressing room EMOTIONS after loss in final

Despite their best efforts, India fell short of putting hands on the coveted World Cup trophy, losing to Australia by six wickets in the World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

World Cup 2023 - He wanted to lead by example and he did: Dravid lauds Rohit following loss to AUS

Rohit Sharma-led India fell flat in the ODI World Cup final versus Australia as Pat Cummins & Co. won by six wickets in pursuit of a below-par 241 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (Nov 19).

'I've just...': Rahul Dravid uncertain about his future as India head coach after CWC 2023 final loss

India lost to Australia by six wickets in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup final on Sunday (Nov 19) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. Being asked to bat first, India rode on captain Rohit Sharma's 47 (31), Virat Kohli's 54 and KL Rahul's 66 to post a below-par 240 in 50 overs.

World Cup Final: Sachin Tendulkar comes to India's aid, consoles emotional Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Captain Rohit Sharma has credited head coach Rahul Dravid for India’s unprecedented and unparalleled run in the World Cup 2023. Having won all the 10 straight matches thus far in the tournament, the Indian Team looks determined to bury the past demons to claim their third World Cup trophy, this time for the veteran ‘The Wall’.

CWC: Rohit credits coach Dravid for India's unparalleled World Cup run, wishes to lift trophy for ‘The Wall’

The Indian Team is doing wonders on the cricket field in World Cup 2023, credit for which must go to the players and head coach Rahul Dravid, alongside his staff, putting in countless hours of behind-the-scenes work.

What does future hold for Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff following World Cup 2023?

India head coach Rahul Dravid thinks that a player can not not be blamed for following the rules of cricket. Dravid made the comments on the back of Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews' time out dismissal against Bangladesh in ODI World Cup 2023.

ODI World Cup 2023: 'You can't blame...,' India coach Rahul Dravid opines on Angelo Mathews time out dismissal

Coming off fresh after a week’s gap, the Indian Team is unlikely to change their playing XI against the Netherlands. With both teams appearing in the final league match of this World Cup on Diwali in Bengaluru, head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at a full-throttle Indian Team taking the field on Sunday (Nov 12).

Unchanged XI on cards for Men in Blue as India prepare for CWC clash against Netherlands on Diwali

Indian men's cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid has joked about the lack of a sixth bowling option in the squad by stating that Virat Kohli with his 'wong-footed' bowling action could fill in the gap.

World Cup 2023: Coach Rahul Dravid jokes about Virat Kohli being the 'menacing' 6th bowling option

The World Cup 2023 might end on November 19, but cricket won’t. Four days after the CWC final in Ahmedabad, India and Australia will lock horns in the five-match T20Is, starting November 23 in Vizag.

Dravid, seniors to be rested for Australia T20Is; VVS Laxman to coach, Suryakumar Yadav to lead - Reports

India coach Rahul Dravid has expressed disagreement over the International Cricket Council (ICC) dishing out 'average' pitch rating to Ahmedabad and Chennai pitches.

ODI World Cup 2023: India coach Rahul Dravid disagrees with ICC rating Ahmedabad and Chennai pitches average

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar feels India can give Jasprit Bumrah a break in the upcoming Bangladesh clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 edition, on Thursday (Oct 19) at the MCA Stadium in Pune.

CWC '23: Rest Bumrah, bring in Shami - Sunil Gavaskar wants India to ring in one change for Bangladesh tie

India coach Rahul Dravid couldn't win an ODI World Cup in his illustrious career but being knocked out of 2007 edition in the group stage when he was the skipper remains the biggest dark spot of his playing days.

ODI World Cup 2023: India coach Rahul Dravid opens up on 2007 setback ahead of Australia game

India's batter in supreme form, Shubman Gill is unwell and said to miss the home team's first game in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. However, the Indian Coach and veteran cricketer, Rahul Dravid, offered hopes by saying, Gill is "feeling better than yesterday" and the medical team is monitoring him, we've got 36 hours to go (for the game).

ODI World Cup - Shubman Gill feeling better, medics haven't ruled him out for Sunday's game: Rahul Dravid

New Zealand rode on Rachin Ravindra's all-round show (123 not out and 1 for 76) and opener Devon Conway's 152* to thrash defending champions England by nine wickets in pursuit of 283 in the CWC 2023 opener on Thursday (October 5) in Ahmedabad.

Sachin Tendulkar was definitely the idol, says Rachin Ravindra after NZ thrash England in CWC '23 opener

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is just days away and India is one of the strong contestants to lift the trophy. Over the years, Indian batters have dominated the World Cup batting charts, and the fans hope this edition will also be the same. As India prepares for the ODI World Cup, here are the TOP FIVE Indian batters with the most runs in the ICC ODI World Cups.

ICC ODI World Cup: Top five run-getters for India

Despite losing the third and final ODI, on Wednesday (September 27), India had a lot of positives coming out from their just-concluded three ODIs versus Australia at home.

'As of now....': Rahul Dravid on whether R Ashwin will be part of India's CWC '23 squad

After an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs versus Australia, India entered the third and final match in Rajkot with an aim to inflict a clean sweep on Wednesday (September 27).

Ind vs Aus: Rahul Dravid 'really happy' with Team India's CWC'23 preparations despite 3rd ODI loss

India head coach Rahul Dravid has confirmed that under-pressure batsman Suryakumar Yadav is going to play in the first two ODIs against Australia in the upcoming three-match series.

India coach Rahul Dravid confirms under-fire batter's place in XI for first two ODIs against Australia

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