Rahul Dravid is taking over as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, reports Times of India.
He will be succeeding Ravi Shastri.
Dravid will take over once Shastri finishes up at the end of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Dravid has always been the BCCI's favoured candidate to take over the job from Shastri, who is ineligible to reapply for the position when his term expires, owing to age-restriction norms currently in force, writes ESPN.
The question was always about Dravid's inclination and, according to BCCI sources, he has been persuaded to take the job.
Dravid’s trusted lieutenant Paras Mhambrey has been appointed as the head bowling coach, confirmed Times of India.
