Rahul Dravid is set to stay on as coach of India having guided them to the final of the ODI World Cup earlier this month, the country's cricket board revealed on Wednesday.
It was "unanimously agreed to further the tenure" of the 50-year-old former team captain, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement, although no details of a new contract have yet been announced.
India, captained by the opening batsman Rohit Sharma, went unbeaten in 10 matches at the World Cup before losing the final in Ahmedabad.
The hosts lost by six wickets to an Australia side who extended their record of World Cup titles to six, with India remaining on three, the last of which came on home soil in 2011.
"The board acknowledges Mr. Dravid's instrumental role in moulding the Indian team and commends his exceptional professionalism," the BBCI said.
Dravid's contract had expired after the World Cup, with him having signed a two-year deal back in 2021.
"The last two years with team India have been thoroughly memorable," said Dravid. "Together we have witnessed the highs and lows, and throughout this journey, the support and camaraderie within the group have been phenomenal.
"I am genuinely proud of the culture we have set in the dressing room."
His team of support staff, including batting coach Vikram Rathour and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, have also been retained.
The BCCI did not confirm the length of the new deal, with India now looking to the Twenty20 World Cup in June next year as they seek a first major honour since the 2013 Champions Trophy.
"Mr. Rahul Dravid's vision, professionalism and unyielding efforts have been important pillars in team India's success," Roger Binny, president of the BCCI, said.
"As head coach of the Indian cricket team you are always under immense scrutiny and I extend appreciation to him not only for embracing the challenges but for thriving in them."
India v Australia - World Cup final
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Australia's players celebrate after their six-wicket win over India in the World Cup final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. AFP -
Australia's David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith celebrate with the trophy. Reuters -
Australia players celebrate at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Getty Images -
Australia captain Pat Cummins poses with the trophy . AFP -
Australia players celebrate after winning the World Cup. Reuters -
India's Virat Kohli walks past the World Cup trophy. Getty Images -
Australia's Glenn Maxwell and Marnus Labuschagne celebrate after secureing victory. Reuters -
A dejected Virat Kohli after India's defeat. Getty Images -
Travis Head of Australia celebrates his century. Getty Images -
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne finished unbeaten on 58. AFP -
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne, left, hugs Travis Head as latter celebrates his century. AP -
India's Jasprit Bumrah, third left, holds his head in disappointment after a not-out LBW decision against Australia's Marnus Labuschagne was upheld by the third umpire. AP -
Australia's Travis Head cracked 137 runs off 120 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes. AP -
India's Jasprit Bumrah, right, celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli after taking the wicket of Australia's Steve Smith. AFP -
India's Mohammed Shami celebrates the dismissal of Australia's David Warner, right, caught by Virat Kohli at slip. AP -
Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammate Steve Smith after taking the wicket of India's KL Rahul. AFP -
India's Virat Kohli walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal. AFP -
India's KL Rahul plays a shot on his way to a score of 66. AFP -
Australia's Josh Hazlewood celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Ravindra Jadeja, caught by Josh Inglis. Reuters -
India's KL Rahul celebrates after reaching his half century. Reuters -
Australia's captain Pat Cummins celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Virat Kohli, left. AP -
Australia's Adam Zampa takes the catch to dismiss India's Shubman Gill, off the bowling of Mitchell Starc. Reuters -
Australia's Travis Head takes the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma, off the bowling of Glenn Maxwell. Reuters -
Australia's Travis Head celebrates with teammate Mitchell Marsh after taking the catch to dismiss India's captain Rohit Sharma. AFP
