Will Rahul Dravid coach the Indian team after Ravi Shastri?

All the signs point to Rahul Dravid taking over as the head coach of Team India. After the Indian team’s loss in the WTC Final, Ravi Shastri would most probably get replaced as the head coach. It is definitely not fair to place the blame for the loss on Shastri but he has been held responsible as well.

After his retirement, Dravid has been successful as a coach. His first big task for the Indian Team is to guide it to win in Sri Lanka. It would serve as a test before he gets to step in Shastri’s place.

The experience of Rahul Dravid as a coach

Former Indian batsman, Rahul Dravid has a good amount of coaching experience under his belt. To date, Dravid has coached and managed the India-A team and the U19 sides. The 2018 win of the Indian U19 side in the World Cup is owed to Rahul Dravid.

Moreover, he has also led the junior team to win different tournaments in India and abroad. It gave a glimpse of his capability as a coach.

Dravid was also the overseas batting consultant for the National Team in 2017. His position as the head of NCA has increased the Indian bench strength and gave rise to many young talents. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has also praised Rahul Dravid and the NCA team for the grooming players. It has helped India have one of the most solid bench strengths in cricket.

How would a successful tour of Sri Lankan affect Rahul Dravid?

Dravid has worked hard to prove his credentials as a coach. A successful tour of Sri Lanka would be another feather on his cap. It would solidify his chances as well to take over from Shastri once he retires as the head coach of India.

Rahul Dravid has all the qualities to be a successful coach. He has immense experience as a coach and a good temperament with immense knowledge of the game. Moreover, he has earned the respect of veteran players like Ravi Shastri during his career.

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