Dravid candidate for England test coach’s job?

NEW DELHI: Indian great Rahul Dravid has emerged as one of the contenders to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach after the New Zealander was removed following the team’s disappointing run in the longest format. According to a report in the Daily Telegraph, Dravid features among a list of potential candidates including former England coach Andy Flower and ex-England spinner Richard Dawson. McCullum’s four-year tenure as Test coach ended after England’s 1-2 home series defeat to New Zealand, with the England and Wales Cricket Board deciding that “the time is right to make a change” ahead of next year’s Ashes.

The 53-year-old Dravid, who guided India to the 2024 T20 World Cup title and the 2023 World Test Championship final, is seen as an attractive candidate because of his “meticulous” approach and deep understanding of the game.

However, the newspaper did point out that Dravid has “no desire” to coach full-time.