Rahul Dravid insists India coach should be selected irrespective of nationality

Rahul Dravid insists India coach should be selected irrespective of nationality

With the Indian cricket team searching for a new coach following the exit of Duncan Fletcher, legendary batsman Rahul Dravid on Thursday said the team management should look for someone who will be fit for the job and not look at the person’s nationality.

“When we have to take a decision on selecting a coach, we can’t look at if he is an Indian or a foreigner. We have to look at someone who will be suitable for the job of the Indian cricket team. It is a professional world now. From abroad they come to India and from here people travel abroad,” the former cricketer said here. The former right-handed batsman, who is now the mentor for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. Read: Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly set to hold advisory roles with Team India

With inputs from IANS.