Rahul Dravid solely candidate to use for NCA’s Head of Cricket publish, BCCI extends deadline

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has reapplied for the place of Head of Cricket on the National Cricket Academy, a improvement that ought to finish speculations about him changing Ravi Shastri as head coach of senior nationwide facet after the T20 World Cup in November.
BCCI needed to invite functions since Dravid’s two-year contract had ended. As per the brand new structure, there is no such thing as a provision for extension and the hiring course of has to start out afresh.
“Yes, Rahul has reapplied for the post of Head of Cricket. You don’t need to be a genius to guess that he is going to continue after the tremendous work he has put in to change the face of NCA, which is now truly a centre of excellence,” a senior BCCI supply aware about improvement informed PTI on circumstances of anonymity.
“In fact, as of now, save Rahul, there are no other prominent names of stature who have applied for the post.”
It has been learnt that the BCCI has determined to increase the deadline for submission of functions by a number of extra days to make sure that candidates get sufficient time to use.
“BCCI brass has decided to extend the deadline from August 15 by a few more days. When Rahul is in fray, everyone knows that there is little meaning in applying for the post. It’s more of a formality but yeah to be fair, a few more days are there if anyone feels that he would like to throw his hat in the ring,” the supply added.
Dravid after the tour of Sri Lanka had in a roundabout method expressed his apprehensions about taking on a full-time position with the Indian workforce.
His reapplication no less than confirms that he nonetheless needs to proceed assist the nationwide cricket workforce by creating a sturdy provide line.
Nagarkoti, Chakravarthy again in NCA
Inury inclined gamers Varun Chakravarthy and Kamlesh Nagarkoti are again on the National Cricket Academy together with Shubman Gill because the KKR trio are present process rigorous rehabilitation cum health take a look at earlier than they get an all clear to play within the cash-rich Indian Premier League subsequent month.
“Yes, Chakravarthy and Nagarkoti are here at the NCA doing their rehab cum fitness routines. I guess once NCA gives them the fit certificate, they will be flying with the rest of the KKR team to the UAE. Gill is still training here,” the supply stated.