The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to initiate the process of inviting applications for the position of the new Team India coach, with Rahul Dravid's tenure scheduled to conclude in June.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah revealed that applications would be sought in the coming days, emphasising that Dravid, the current head coach, would need to submit his candidacy anew if he wishes to continue in the role.
Shah maintained the board's intention to appoint a coach for a substantial period, spanning three years.
While Dravid was initially appointed as the Team India head coach for a two-year term, his tenure was extended following the culmination of the 50-overs World Cup in November 2023.
"We will call for applications in the next few days. Rahul Dravid's tenure is coming to an end. He has to reapply if he has to continue. We are looking for a long-term coach, for three years," Shah told select media during an interaction at the BCCI office.
Shah during his interaction also added that there has been no precedent of having different coaches for different formats. He, however, added, “Ultimately, this is the Cricket Advisory Committee's call. I have to implement what they decide."
Citing a BCCI official, Cricbuzz said that the new coach can be Indian or foreign and said, "It will be up to the CAC, and we are a global body."
Meanwhile, the T20 World Cup will be held in the United States and the West Indies between June 2 and 29. In the West Indies, the tournament will be played in Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, St Lucia, St Vincent, the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago while in the US, the tournament will be played in Florida, New York and Texas.
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