Move over Ravi Shastri, as Indira Nagar ka Gunda, aka Rahul Dravid, is set to be appointed as India team coach. As the tenures of head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R. Sridhar comes to an end, a new era of cricket is waiting for Indian cricket fans around the corner. Known as “the wall”, this will not be the first stint of nurturing a slew of players for Mr. Dravid. He was earlier appointed the Head of Cricket at National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru where he was credited by young players for their fitness, technique and subsequent performances.

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1. Background
2. The Facts of the Matter
3. Dravid to Step Down as NCA Head
4. Salary of 10 Crores, Contract for 2 Years
5. Michael Vaughn, Wasim Jaffer Reacts
6. Indian Team’s Glorious Run Under Ravi Shastri

Background

When he took to the field as an all-rounder, Ravi Shastri played an instrumental role in India’s world cup victory in 1983. When he took to the commentator’s box after retirement, he was lauded by pundits and viewers for his articulate and exciting commentary. When he coached the Indian team, Shastri brought the same flamboyancy, and inculcated a “never give up” attitude in the team.

Thanks to this, Indian cricket team amassed some of the most memorable victories in all the formats of the game. Now, he’s all set to be replaced by veteran Indian batsman Rahul Dravid.

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The Facts of the Matter

Former Indian batsman, skipper and glovesman Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the Indian cricket team’s head coach, reports claim. The update comes at a time when the current head coach Ravi Shastri’s term as the head coach comes to an end, along with the tenure of his staff.

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Dravid to Step Down as NCA Head

Reportedly, Mr. Dravid had a meeting with current BCCI President and his former team mate Sourav Ganguly, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Dubai. An official aware of the development was quoted in a Times of India report saying, “Dravid has confirmed he will be the next head coach of the Indian team. He will be stepping down as the head of the NCA soon.”

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Salary of 10 Crores, Contract for 2 Years

While still not official, it’s being reported that Mr. Dravid will be marching around the Indian cricket players for the next 2 years and will get a remuneration of Rs. 10 crores for the same. While Mr. Shastri is to continue coaching the team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Mr. Dravid will step in after the tournament ends.

Michael Vaughn, Wasim Jaffer Reacts

Although the BCCI is silent on all the reports, cricket experts took to Twitter and reacted positively on Mr. Dravid’s appointment. Former England cricket player Michael Vaughn took to Twitter and claimed that if the reports are true, then the “world better beware”.

” If it’s true Rahul Dravid is to be the next Indian coach I think the rest of the world better beware … !”, he tweeted.

Similarly, former Indian player Wasim Jaffer brought out his witty side and credited Shardul Thakur for the recent development. “Till yesterday news reports were saying Rahul Dravid was going to stay at the NCA. Yet early morning news broke of him becoming India coach. So what happened around midnight? My best guess is Lord Shardul blew candles on his birthday cake wishing to be coached by Rahul bhai,” he tweeted.

Indian Team’s Glorious Run Under Ravi Shastri

From defeating Australia in Australia, to coming inches closer to lifting the 2019 World Cup, team India has had a glorious run under Ravi Shastri. Shastri is also the most successful Indian coach in the longer format of the game. From 46 Tests, India emerged victorious in 28 Tests with a percentage of 60.87%.

Similarly, from 91 ODIs team India won 57 games, with a win percentage of 62.64%. This puts Shastri on top of the likes of Gary Kirsten, Jon Wright and Duncun Fletcher.