BCCI mulling over the appointment of Team India's next head coach, uncertainty over Dravid: Reports

The Indian Cricket Team is set to face Australia on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in the ICC ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Rahul Dravid has proved himself as the right coach for Team India as they are unbeatable in the World Cup so far. They will be looking to end the competition staying unbeatable and lift the trophy on home soil. India looks to end their 10 year ICC trophy drought. 

3 things you need to know

• India vs Australia will take place on Sunday
• India is 10-match unbeatable in the ICC ODI World Cup 
• India last won the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011 

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Rahul Dravid’s contract with Team India ends after the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 

Rahul Dravid's time as the head coach of the Indian cricket team may come to an end on November 19 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final between Australia and India. The famous cricket player's contract is about to expire, and there are still questions about whether or not to extend it.

Taking over as head coach after the 2021 World Cup, Dravid signed a two-year deal and managed major tournaments such the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 2021–23 WTC Cycle, and the current 2023 World Cup. The World Cup final this coming weekend will mark the end of Rahul Dravid's current contract. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet discussed a potential contract extension with Dravid, despite the Men in Blue's great performances in the tournament.

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Speculations and Future Prospects

A report on Cricbuzz claims that there are concerns inside the BCCI regarding Dravid's job, which casts doubt on his ability to continue as a coach. It's possible that the team's outstanding play will lead to an extension offer, but it's unknown if Dravid will stay on after his original two-year contract. The report also says that the support personnel will likely get extensions, regardless of Dravid's choice. The cricketing community is excited to learn more about Dravid's post-tournament intentions and his likely future as the head coach of the Indian cricket team as the World Cup final draws near.