Rahul Dravid’s likely exit from Indian team’s coaching role could land him as LSG’s mentor in IPL 2024

Rahul Dravid’s journey with the Indian team has probably come to an end with the heart-wrenching loss to Australia in the finals of the ODI World Cup 2023 as he is unlikely to continue as India’s head coach.

However, Indian fans are abuzz with speculation as Rahul Dravid, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, is rumoured to be in talks with IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a mentoring role ahead of IPL 2024.

In the past two years, Rahul Dravid served as the head coach of Team India, succeeding Ravi Shastri. Though the team did not clinch an Apex Governing Council trophy under his guidance, India's remarkable performance in the bilateral series secured them the top spot in all three formats.

Reports suggest ongoing discussions between Dravid and LSG, potentially leading to a significant shift in his career. The outcome, however, relies on the outcome of the discussion between Dravid and the Indian Cricket Board.

Family time will be a priority for Rahul Dravid

The Indian Cricket Board, led by Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah, played a pivotal role in convincing Dravid to take up the coaching mantle after the T20 World Cup in 2021. Now, as Dravid's tenure concludes, the Indian Cricket Board's influence is again crucial in determining his future role.

While India's quest for a trophy fell short, Dravid's coaching era witnessed an impressive 10-match winning streak in the World Cup. However, they couldn't overcome the final Australia challenge in a thrilling summit clash.

Recent reports suggest that the BCCI is likely to meet with Dravid to discuss his future plans. Despite the team's success under his coaching, it seems unlikely that Dravid will seek an extension due to his desire to spend more time with his family.

Rahul Dravid wants to spend time with his family and this is where an association with an IPL franchise becomes appealing. The relatively short duration of the IPL allows Dravid to balance coaching commitments with family time.

Lucknow Super Giants have expressed interest in having Dravid on board for years. However, his association with Team India previously hindered this collaboration. If Dravid doesn't continue as India's head coach, LSG will make the most of it and rope in Rahul Dravid as their mentor.