End of Dravid's term? BCCI will soon invite applications for new head coach

Mumbai, NT Bureau: India head coach Rahul Dravid will have to reapply if he wishes to continue in the job after his tenure ends with next month's T20 World Cup, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has said while making it clear that the new appointment will be for a three-year term.

Dravid, who had a two year contract originally, was given an extension along with this support staff after the conclusion of the 50-overs World Cup in November last year.

"We will call for applications in the next few days. Rahul Dravid's tenure is coming to an end. He has to reapply if he has to continue. We are looking for a long-term coach, for three years," Shah told select media during an interaction on Thursday.

The BCCI secretary said there has been no precedent of different coaches for different formats but ultimately the decision rests with the Cricket Advisory Committee.

The CAC comprises Jatin Paranjape, Ashok Malhotra and Sulakshana Naik. Shah said even a foreign coach can be considered depending on the CAC's recommendations.