Rahul Dravid was to take over as National Cricket Academy head from July 1 but his job at the India Cements caused a delay.
The 'Wall' of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid, who is making a name for himself in cricket administration has been made the Head of Cricket by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
Rahul Dravid was to take over as National Cricket Academy head from July 1 but his job at the India Cements caused a delay.
Rahul Dravid cannot hold two posts together, therefore the CoA asked Dravid to relinquish his post as vice-president of India Cements or be on leave until he completes his tenure at the NCA.
India Cements then sent him on leave to avoid conflict of interest.
"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," BCCI said in a release.
"Dravid will also work closely with the National men's and women's Head coaches and coaches for India Developmental teams, including India A, India Under 19, India Under 23 teams, in the identification of key training and development objectives," the release added.
BCCI did not specify the tenure of the appointment, but Rahul Dravid is set to get a long run to bring his dimensions into the administration of cricket in India.
Stalwarts in the cricket world were left impressed by the news and took to Twitter to express it:
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
This is marwallous news! ð #WhistlePodu https://t.co/ejCl1863f9
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 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
Great appointment - BCCI has appointed Rahul Dravid as the head of National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Dravid will look after all cricket related activities & will be involved in mentoring, coaching, training & motivating players, coaches & support staff at the NCA #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) July 8, 2019
BCCI appoints Rahul Dravid as Head of Cricket at National Cricket Academy. He'll be nurturing young talents for #TeamIndia. India's future is in the safest hands ððð #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/OD8XqGU7s0
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) July 8, 2019
This is the kind of news which excites every #TeamIndia fan. BCCI has appointed Rahul Dravid as head of cricket operations at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. So now The Wall will build the future of Indian Cricket, Brick by Brick. So glad. pic.twitter.com/e70Z9F8WmL
— Prabhu (@Cricprabhu) July 8, 2019
if Amul is taste of India then #RahulDravid is and forever and ever ' Wall of India'
— vipin (@bipin_0501) July 8, 2019
Future in safe hand pic.twitter.com/zHSkfOXGr7
#RahulDravid if Idealism would have name, it would be you sir.#PROUD pic.twitter.com/HGcsDwrfAh
— Geeta Dhami (@Geeta76350976) July 9, 2019
Only one sports man in cricket my favorite is #RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/1uubnpG0bC
— Jenith Michael Raj (@yjenith) July 9, 2019
Congratulations #RahulDravid on your appointment as #Head of #NationalCricketAcademy pic.twitter.com/wEsLyUcw1Q
— Dillip Mohanty (@dillipodisha) July 9, 2019
While cricketing greats, post retirement, leverage their stardom and get busy cutting ribbons, opening restaurants and chatting up the comm boxes, there are men like Rahul Dravid, who recede from the spotlight and keep at selflessly serving Indian Cricket.#RahulDravid pic.twitter.com/DCXXcjLqTj
— Words_in_Idleness (@manu18268317) July 8, 2019
With inputs from PTI
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