BCCI retains Dravid for two more years

New Delhi: The BCCI announced Friday that Rahul Dravid will continue as coach of India A and U-19 teams for the next two years. Dravid was first appointed as coach for the two teams in 2015. In his first assignment as coach, the ‘A’ side won a triangular series in Australia. He repeated that success with the under-19 team as well, guiding them to the final of the World Cup in 2016. “Over the last two years, Rahul Dravid has been instrumental in getting young talent into the mix who have proved their worth on the big stage,” BCCI acting president, CK Khanna said. “We are glad to continue his services for the next two years.”