Rahul Dravid’s Coaching Odyssey: A Continuation to the T20 World Cup and Beyond

Updated On: May 23, 2026

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar Back Dravid for Next T20 World Cup: India’s captain and selectors advocate for Rahul Dravid’s continuation until the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
BCCI Extends Contracts for Dravid and Support Staff: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the contract extension for Rahul Dravid, along with support staff Paras Mhambrey, Vikram Rathour, and T Dilip.
Positive Discussions Lead to Dravid’s Contract Renewal: Productive discussions between BCCI and Rahul Dravid resulted in the extension of his coaching tenure following the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Dravid Reflects on Memorable Journey with Team India: Rahul Dravid expresses pride in the team culture and resilience during highs and lows over the last two years, emphasizing the importance of the right process and preparation.
Family Sacrifices Recognized as Dravid Embraces New Challenges: Dravid acknowledges his family’s sacrifices and expresses commitment to excellence as the team embraces new challenges post the World Cup.
BCCI Commends VVS Laxman’s Contribution: VVS Laxman, Head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), receives praise from BCCI for his exemplary role and collaboration with Dravid in driving Indian Cricket forward.
Rahul Dravid: A Coach Under Scrutiny Thriving in Challenges: BCCI President Roger Binny appreciates Rahul Dravid for thriving under immense scrutiny, citing the Indian team’s performances as a testament to his strategic guidance.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Hails Extraordinary World Cup Run: Jay Shah praises India’s extraordinary World Cup run under Dravid’s coaching, expressing full support and commitment to provide the necessary backing for sustained success at the international level.