Rahul Dravid appointed as head of cricket of National Cricket Academy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed India’s former great, Rahul Dravid, as the Head Cricket, National Cricket Academy. BCCI released a media adversary of the same on 8th July. Dravid, India’s former captain and a supreme batsman will now be heading the academy stationed in Bengaluru.
Defining Dravid’s role, BCCI stated, ” Mr Dravid will oversee all cricket related activities at NCA and will be involved in mentoring, coaching, training and motivating players, coaches and support staff at the NCA.
“Mr Dravid will also work closely with the National Men’s and Women’s Head Coaches and Cricket Coaches for India Developmental teams – including India A, India Under 19, India Under 23 teams, in the identification of key training and development objectives.”
“He will also be responsible for monitoring progress against these objectives for the developmental teams and provide necessary inputs on the same to the Senior Men’s and Women’s Head Coaches,” added BCCI.
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Dravid, as a cricketer was known for his immaculate work ethic and unwavering concentration. Having such a wonderful personality for young talents as a guide will be helpful for India to nurture the budding cricketers. Many cricket experts expressed their happiness at BCCI’s decision.
Far from Old Trafford, another fabulous development in Indian cricket. Rahul Dravid as the Head of the NCA is one of the best things to happen to Indian cricket. It allows him to completely focus on the development of new talent. Also has some very capable people working with him
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) July 9, 2019
I see the news about Rahul Dravid appointed to NCA to mentor players & I am envious. If West Indies cricket can attach some of our great players as mentors to the likes of Pooran, Oshane Thomas, Hetmyer, Fabian Allen, Keemo Paul, Rutherford etc, I’m sure WI cricket will benefit.
— ian bishop (@irbishi) July 8, 2019
The best news today. Rahul Dravid is Head of Cricket at the NCA. When the level just below the national team is high, the national team is automatically good.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 8, 2019
