Know about the contract and salary details of Rahul Dravid during his tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team
The bruhaha around who’ll be the next coach of the Indian side is all set to die down. After months of pondering over who to appoint as the new supremo of the Indian setup, the BCCI has finally managed to catch hold of its first choice in the form of Rahul Dravid.
While the BCCI’s think tank was extremely keen on appointing Dravid since the news of Ravi Shastri stepping down from the role in the aftermath of the T20 World Cup 2021, Dravid was said to have apprehensions about the job. Despite being the coach of the side for the tour of Sri Lanka, Dravid was eager to continue his work at the NCA.
Rahul Dravid To Get Two Year Contract, Double Salary Than That Of Ravi Shastri
However, the BCCI has finally managed to convince him to do what every ardent Indian cricket fan wanted. While the BCCI is yet to break the news, multitude reports have affirmed that Rahul Dravid has indeed agreed to take charge of the Indian cricket team once Shastri’s term gets over.
Dravid will draw a staggering Rs.10 Crore salary for the role with him getting a two year contract till 2023. Dravid’s salary will be double than that of Ravi Shastri who is currently on Rs.5.5 crore plus bonus.
“Jay and Sourav spoke to him and it was about Dravid being convinced because it does need a lot of time as you need to be on the go constantly. But things went well and Dravid has always kept the interest of the Indian cricket on the top so it made things easier as the team would do well to have someone like him guiding the boys,” a source privy with the developments revealed.