The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has approached veteran of the game, Rahul Dravid to appoint him as the head coach of the Indian Cricket team. The advisory committee comprising of Sachin, Ganguly and VVS Laxman have shown keen intent to assign their teammate as the boss of the national side.
Rahul Dravid is currently in-charge of U-19 and India ’A’ squads and also as the mentor of Delhi Daredevils in IPL. However, Rahul hasn’t really confirmed the news but he said “he will give it a thought”.
BCCI is keen to have the ever-dependable no.3 batsman who can nurture the young talented batsmen especially where test cricket is concerned.
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Ravi Shastri who was the director of the current team until their elimination from the World Cup is not considered as the chief-coach but he is profound to be working with the team staff.
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Now, why Dravid is the best option available for the job is:
1. Unlike the other team staff, he has thrived at the premier level which means players have utmost respect for him.2. He is quiet in the background more like Gary Kirsten and John Wright rather than all-out aggressive as Ravi Shastri and Greg Chappel.
3. He is calm and modest who will not take underestimate his opponents. It is a great quality for a coach as it also tends to rub off on the players.
4. Virat’s torridness and Dravid’s tranquilness will complement like ice and fire. Two tempestuous heads in same engine is never a good idea.
5. He and Kumble understand that cricket is beyond emotion and passion, like a science. He has a great tactical nous especially about the test cricket overseas.
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BCCI is likely to continue with Sanjay Bangar as assistant coach and Bharat Arun as bowling coach and R Sridhar as fielding coach.
The advisory committee meet on 5 April (Tuesday) will further discuss the issue of the chief-coach of Indian Team.
