Rahul Dravid is set to step down from his role as the head coach of the Indian men’s team, with sources indicating his reluctance to renew his contract after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup 2023. It is reported that he is in talks to join Lucknow Super Giants as a mentor for the IPL 2024 season.
VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy, emerges as the frontrunner to assume the coaching role. Currently coaching the Indian team in Dravid’s absence, Laxman could transition into the position permanently after the India vs. Australia T20I series.
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A source revealed that Dravid, not inclined to continue with the national team, is exploring the possibility of joining Lucknow Super Giants in a mentoring capacity. Discussions about the coaching future and team strategy are anticipated, with a meeting scheduled soon.
During Dravid’s coaching tenure, India experienced significant success in the ODI World Cup, winning 10 consecutive matches. Although falling short in the final against Australia, Dravid’s coaching played a pivotal role in Virat Kohli overcoming a form slump. Dravid also influenced India’s aggressive brand of cricket in ICC tournaments, leading to success in the Asia Cup 2023.