Rahul Dravid likely to reapply for NCA Head role as his two-year term comes to an end

New Delhi, Aug 11: With former India cricketer Rahul Dravid's two-year contract as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru coming to an end, the BCCI has invited job applications for NCA head.

Dravid, who was appointed for the role in July 2019, has played a significant role in creating India's rich bench strength after he worked extensively with the junior players as India U-19 and A coach.

With his two-year term coming to an end, the BCCI has invited applications as per protocol and if reports are to be believed then Dravid is going to reapply for the position and is likely to get a two-year extension. The last date for application is August 15 (till 11.59 PM).

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"Rahul Dravid could well reapply for the post but with Ravi Shastri's tenure ending in November 2021 after T20 WC, there is every possibility of Rahul being elevated to head coach's position. Bottom line, he remains very much a part of the system," a BCCI source told PTI.

Dravid recently went to Sri Lanka as head coach of India's limited-overs squad with the Test side in England at the same time. After the conclusion of the six games in Sri Lanka, he was asked if wanted to be India head coach on a long-term basis but he was non-committal on the high-profile subject.

"I haven't really thought anything far ahead, to be honest. I am enjoying doing what I am doing," he had said. The current age limit set for the head coach is 60 years, as the NCA head role, and Shastri turned 59 in May.

Dravid might come into the picture if India doesn't do well in the T20 World Cup. India are yet to win a major event under Kohli and Shastri's partnership but has done well as a Test side, highlighted with their two away series wins in Australia.

"The Head Cricket NCA will be overall responsible for running all Cricket Coaching programs at the NCA. He will be responsible for the preparation, development and performance of all cricketers attending training at the Academy," read part of the NCA head job description on the BCCI website.

"He will be singularly responsible for the development of emerging and youth cricketers within the male and female player development programmes who are sent to the NCA. "The remit may include, but not limited to India A sides, under 23, Under 19, Under 16 team players, as well as state association players who train at the NCA and upgrade skills at the NCA," it added.

(With PTI inputs)