Discrepancies have surfaced regarding the contract extension of Rahul Dravid, India’s head coach, just a day after the BCCI released a statement confirming the extension. A recent PTI report claimed that Dravid has yet to sign any contract extension with the cricket board.
Dravid’s contract concluded following India’s runner-up finish in the ODI World Cup 2023. While reports indicated the extension, a tweet from PTI quoted Dravid saying, “I haven’t yet signed a contract with the BCCI but had discussions on tenure. Once I get the papers, I will sign.” The discussions on Dravid’s tenure were part of a review meeting attended by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit Sharma in the Capital on Thursday.
I haven't yet signed a contract with the BCCI but had discussions on tenure. Once I get the papers, I will sign: Head coach Rahul Dravid after World Cup and contract review meeting pic.twitter.com/L35WTH55Gj
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 30, 2023
After India’s World Cup final loss to Australia, Dravid, when asked about his future as head coach, stated, “I haven’t thought about it. I’ve just come off a game. I had no time to think about this and no time to reflect on this. Yeah, I will when I get the time to do that.” Dravid emphasized being entirely focused on the World Cup campaign and hadn’t given much thought to his future at that moment.
