Former India player turned renowned commentator Aakash Chopra has said that Ravi Shastri will continue as Team India’s head coach as Rahul Dravid might not show his interest in taking up the role as well. Notably, Ravi Shastri’s tenure as the Indian head coach will end after the T20 World Cup later this year.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra has pointed out that Rahul Dravid, the only contender to take over from Ravi Shastri, might not be there in the race. He said: “I don’t think Rahul Dravid is going to put his name on the list. There can be just one competition if Rahul says he wants to be India’s coach. If he wants, then it will be a strong fight.”

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Chopra shared: “But if Dravid doesn’t put his name, whoever puts his name on that list, he will not be able to stand in front of Ravi Shastri, that is what I believe but then we shall find out.”

While Rahul Dravid has shared that he won’t be ready to coach India’s main team earlier as the job would require a long time being away from the family. However, he is currently with the Indian team in Sri Lanka as Team India’s coach and there is speculation that he might be willing to take up the head coach’s job this time around.

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Aakash Chopra explained: “I don’t think there is going to be any change. I feel Ravi Shastri will continue. Just because there is a process, applications will be invited, there will be some recce. I don’t see a change in the offing, to be very honest. There is another T20 World Cup within a year of this T20 World Cup and there is a 50-50 World Cup a year after that. You have reached the World Test Championship final and the team is doing alright, then why change.”