Rahul Dravid in contention for England Test coach role

London. Former Indian cricket team chief coach Rahul Dravid has joined the race to become the new chief coach of England's Test team. After Brendon McCullum left the post, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering potential candidates, including Dravid.< /p>

According to a Daily Telegraph report, Dravid is among a limited number of candidates being considered by the ECB. This list includes famous names like Andy Flower, Andrew Flintoff, and Justin Langer. The ECB announced on Sunday that McCullum had been removed from the post of Test coach.< /p>

Dravid's planned coaching style, ability to groom players, and long-term vision are the main reasons that make him a strong contender for this post. During the 53-year-old Dravid's coaching tenure, India won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the team also reached the final of the 2023 World Test Championship. His work with India's Under-19 and 'A' teams has also been highly praised.< /p>

According to the report, Dravid is not willing to take on the responsibility of full-time coaching. Becoming the coach of England's Test team would give him more time to spend with his family and also provide an opportunity to contribute to Test cricket. Therefore, it is said that the ECB will try to understand his interest in this post at least.< /p>

Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower is also considered a strong contender for this post. During his previous coaching tenure, England won three Ashes series and achieved the number one position in the Test rankings. Flower also led Royal Challengers Bangalore to the IPL title twice consecutively.< /p>

The names of Richard Dawson, Sri Lanka's great batsman Kumar Sangakkara, and Pakistan's chief coach Mike Hesson are also being discussed among the potential candidates. The ECB wants to appoint a new Test chief coach soon, keeping in mind the Ashes series to be held next year.< /p>