BCCI To Discuss Dravid's Long Term Extension After SA Series

MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that a definitive decision on Rahul Dravid’s long-term tenure as head coach will be made only after the team’s South Africa tour.

While Dravid’s original contract ended with the ODI World Cup, the BCCI granted a temporary extension until the June 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.

Explaining the delayed decision, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said, “We lacked time for a permanent decision before the South Africa tour. We mutually agreed with Dravid for a temporary extension. Once they return, we will finalize the long-term tenure.”

Rohit Sharma’s T20I Future

Regarding Rohit Sharma’s future in the T20I format, Shah offered no guarantees about his selection for the T20 World Cup. Despite widespread belief that Rohit should be included, rumors suggest the captain himself seeks clarity on his T20 role.

Rohit’s absence from T20Is for over a year has led to Suryakumar Yadav’s appointment as captain for the upcoming South Africa series.

Shah remains non-committal about Rohit’s future, stating, “The tournament is still far away. We have the IPL and the series against Afghanistan before that. We will make a well-considered decision.“

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