Rahul Dravid to coach the Indian limited-overs squad on Sri Lanka tour

Rahul Dravid To Coach Team India On Sri Lanka Tour

Rahul Dravid will coach the Indian limited-overs squad for 6 match series on Sri Lanka tour

 Dravid as he has already worked with almost all of the India 'A' boys.   ⓒGetty Images

Former Indian captain and current National Cricket Academy head Rahul Dravid will be seen as a coach in the six-match series between India and Sri Lanka. This will be the second time when Rahul Dravid will be in such a role with the Indian team. Earlier, in the series played against England in 2014, Rahul was associated with the team as a sitting consultant. During a conversation with ANI, a BCCI official who was informed about the developments said that 'The Wall' will lead the team in the series against Sri Lanka. At the same time, the trio of Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun and Vikram Rathour will be seen leading the Indian team in the series against England.

"The Team India coaching staff will be in the UK and it is best that the young team is guided by Dravid as he has already worked with almost all of the India 'A' boys. The comfort the youngsters share with him will be an added advantage, "the official said.

Before taking over as the head of NCA in 2019, Rahul was very closely associated with U-19 and India 'A' young talent. It is not hidden from anyone that Rahul Dravid has a big role in strengthening the bench strength of the Indian team. In 2015, Rahul took the responsibility of U-19 and India 'A' team in his hands.

The selection of the Indian team against Sri Lanka will likely take place at the end of the month. Players will have to go through some tests before leaving for Sri Lanka. The Indian team will have to undergo mandatory and rigorous quarantine before the series starts.

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On one hand, while the young team will be showing their might in Sri Lanka, on the other hand, the senior Indian team led by Virat Kohli will be waiting for the start of the series against England.