I am genuinely proud of the culture we have set in the dressing room – Rahul Dravid after contract extension

Rahul Dravid is delighted after extending his contract as India’s head coach. The chief coach gave his gratitude to the BCCI and his family for their unwavering support in the last two years.

Dravid took over as India’s head coach after the conclusion of the 2021 T20 World Cup. The former Indian skipper took India to the semifinal of the 2022 T20 World Cup, the final of the World Test Championship, and the final of the recently concluded ODI World Cup.

After the conclusion of the ODI showpiece, Dravid admitted he would need some time to take a call on his role as the head coach. Later it was reported that Dravid might not continue in his second stint but changed his mind.

“I thank the BCCI and the Office Bearers for placing their trust in me, endorsing my vision, and providing support during this period. The demands of this role necessitate considerable time away from home, and I deeply appreciate my family’s sacrifices and support. Their instrumental role behind the scenes has been invaluable. As we embrace new challenges post the World Cup, we remain committed to the pursuit of excellence,” Dravid said in a statement.

Dravid said it has been a memorable journey with the team in the last two years and gave credit to the support and camaraderie within the group for the team’s success.

“The last two years with Team India have been thoroughly memorable. Together, we have witnessed the highs and lows, and throughout this journey, the support and camaraderie within the group have been phenomenal.

“I am genuinely proud of the culture we have set in the dressing room. It’s a culture that stands resilient, whether in moments of triumph or adversity. The skills and talent that our team possesses are phenomenal, and what we’ve stressed is following the right process and sticking to our preparations, which has had a direct impact on the overall result,” he added.

Dravid was able to get the best out of his players and he will aim to continue the good show in his second tenure. Dravid’s first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa, where India will play three ODIs, as many T20Is, and two Test matches.