New Delhi: The cricket control board on Friday confirmed that Rahul Dravid would continue to coach the national A and Under-19 teams for the next two years, giving up his mentor’s role with Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils.
The former India captain will serve two consecutive 12-month terms, as against a 10-month window earlier with two months devoted to the IPL job.
Dravid was first appointed as coach for the two teams in 2015 and under his leadership, the country’s second string and top junior talent achieved outstanding results, at home and away.
Dravid was appointed mentor of Delhi Daredevils in March 2016.
“It was an honour and privilege to have Rahul Dravid as mentor of the Delhi Daredevils over the last two years,” the IPL franchise said in a statement. “We truly enjoyed our association and nurtured some great young talent together.
“We are sad that he will not continue with us as mentor as he chooses to serve India A as a coach. Being a true servant of cricket he believes he still has a lot to give back to the game and help nurture young India talent. We wish him all the best.”
In Dravid's first assignment as coach, India A won a triangular series in Australia, which had South Africa as the third team.
He repeated that success with the Under-19 team, guiding them to the final of the World Cup in 2016.
